mlb Game Recap
David Peterson Earns Win in New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Game
Philadelphia dropped a 4-1 decision at Citi Field on Wednesday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher David Peterson.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -120 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
New York got 5 innings from Jose Quintana, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 6. David Peterson earned the victory, while the Mets got 4 RBIs from Francisco Lindor in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Carlos Estevez worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nick Castellanos in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 8 hits, while Philadelphia only had 4.
The game was closed out by Edwin Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 2 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.