mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Downed 5-0 By Oakland - Aaron Slegers Takes Loss
Los Angeles was unable to break through against the Oakland pitching staff, losing 5-0 on Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Oakland got 9 innings from Chris Bassitt, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 9. Chris Bassitt earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Sean Murphy in the win.
Los Angeles's starting pitcher Alex Claudio worked 0 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Justin Upton in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Oakland as they had 10 hits, while Los Angeles only had 2.