mlb Game Recap
Ryne Nelson Tagged With Loss in Diamondbacks-Phillies Match
Philadelphia grabbed a 5-4 win over Arizona on Thursday, as Aaron Nola was credited with a win at Chase Field.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 9.
Aaron Nola earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Bryce Harper in the win.
Arizona's starting pitcher Andrew Chafin worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Gabriel Moreno in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 13 hits, while Arizona only had 7.
The game was closed out by Craig Kimbrel who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Oakland. Arizona will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland.