mlb Game Recap
Charlie Morton Tagged With Loss in Yankees-Rays Match
New York moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium.
New York won as a -101 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Luis Cessa earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 3.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Didi Gregorius in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Charlie Morton worked 5.2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Nate Lowe in a losing cause.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-5 advantage in hits.
New York heads into a battle against Colorado. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chi White Sox.