mlb Game Recap
Recap - Atlanta Defeats Texas 5-2
Atlanta grabbed a 5-2 win over Texas on Saturday, as Charlie Morton was credited with a win at Truist Park.
Atlanta won as a -140 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Charlie Morton earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Travis d'Arnaud in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi worked 5.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Adolis Garcia in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Raisel Iglesias who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.