mlb Game Recap
Aaron Brooks vs Griffin Canning Battle Sees Oakland Fall 5-1
Oakland dropped a 5-1 decision at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Monday as Los Angeles legged out a win behind winning pitcher Griffin Canning.
Bettors who backed the Angels were rewarded as -140 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Griffin Canning earned the victory for the Angels, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Taylor Ward in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Aaron Brooks worked 5 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from JJ Bleday in a losing cause.
Los Angeles enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-6 advantage in hits.