mlb Game Recap
Max Scherzer vs Matt Moore Tilt Ends in Texas 5-4 Win
Logan O'Hoppe swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs but it wasn't enough as Rangers defeated Los Angeles 5-4 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as -190 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Texas got 6.2 innings from Max Scherzer, who gave up 3 earned runs on 8 hits, while striking out 6. Jose Leclerc earned the victory, while the Rangers got 2 RBIs from Josh Smith in the win.
Los Angeles's starting pitcher Matt Moore worked 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Logan O'Hoppe in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 8 hits, while Texas only had 9.
The game was closed out by Kirby Yates who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.