mlb Game Recap
Drew Rasmussen vs Zack Wheeler Tilt Ends in Philadelphia 3-2 Win
Philadelphia moneyline bettors cashed on Wednesday courtesy of a 3-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -250 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.
Zack Wheeler earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Nick Castellanos in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 1.2-inning outing from Drew Rasmussen in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Jonathan Aranda had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
The game was closed out by Carlos Estevez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Tampa Bay will aim to get back on the winning track at Cleveland.