mlb Game Recap
Oakland vs Los Angeles Final: 6-5 - Recap
Los Angeles dropped a 6-5 decision at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday as Oakland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Ross Stripling.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as +101 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Ross Stripling earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Daz Cameron in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Matt Moore in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Kevin Pillar had 2 hits in the loss for the Angels.
Oakland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
Tyler Ferguson pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.