mlb Game Recap
Boston Drops Texas 5-2 - Match Report
Boston used a 2-HR day from Wilyer Abreu on Thursday at Globe Life Field as the Red Sox defeated Texas 5-2 in baseball action.
Boston won as a -125 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.
Aroldis Chapman earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Wilyer Abreu in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi worked 6 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Josh Jung in a losing cause.
Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-6 advantage in hits.
Justin Slaten pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.