mlb Game Recap
Recap - Seattle Defeats Oakland 5-3
Oakland dropped a 5-3 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Thursday as Seattle legged out a win behind winning pitcher George Kirby.
The Mariners were a -250 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
George Kirby earned the victory for the Mariners, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Taylor Trammell in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Drew Rucinski worked 3.2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from JJ Bleday in a losing cause.
Oakland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.
Paul Sewald pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Seattle looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Houston. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track at Kansas City.