mlb Game Recap
Oakland Downed 3-2 By Philadelphia - Hogan Harris Takes Loss
Oakland dropped a 3-2 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday as Philadelphia legged out a win behind winning pitcher Zack Wheeler.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -220 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Zack Wheeler earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Austin Pruitt worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Aledmys Diaz in a losing cause.
Oakland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
Yunior Marte pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Oakland, they head on the road to face Cleveland.