mlb Game Recap
Zach Eflin vs Carlos Hernandez Tilt Ends in Tampa Bay 10-8 Win
Tampa Bay got a 10-8 victory over Kansas City on Thursday, with Zach Eflin earning the victory and helping Rays moneyline bettors cash out.
The Rays were a -108 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Zach Eflin earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jonny DeLuca in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Carlos Hernandez worked 1.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Bobby Witt Jr. in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 16 hits, while Kansas City only had 10.
Pete Fairbanks pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Next game, Tampa Bay takes its act on the road to face Texas looking for another win. For Kansas City, they head on the road to face Colorado.