mlb Game Recap
Oakland Drops Los Angeles 8-7 - Match Report
Shohei Ohtani swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs but it wasn't enough as Athletics defeated Los Angeles 8-7 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as +110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Paul Blackburn earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Ramon Laureano in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Jesse Chavez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Shohei Ohtani had 3 hits in the loss for the Angels.
Los Angeles enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
A.J. Puk pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Oakland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against San Francisco. Los Angeles will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.