mlb Game Recap
John Schreiber vs Mark Leiter Jr. Battle Sees Kansas City Fall 4-3
Kansas City dropped a 4-3 decision at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mark Leiter Jr..
New York won as a -155 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.
New York got 1.1 innings from Mark Leiter Jr., who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Mark Leiter Jr. earned the victory, while the Yankees got 2 RBIs from Anthony Volpe in the win.
Kansas City got a 0.2-inning outing from John Schreiber in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Kyle Isbel had 1 hits in the loss for the Royals.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 8 hits, while Kansas City only had 5.
Fernando Cruz pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
New York looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Tampa Bay. Kansas City will aim to get back on the winning track at Detroit.