mlb Game Recap
Milwaukee Downed 5-3 By Boston - Freddy Peralta Takes Loss
Boston got a 5-3 victory over Milwaukee on Friday, with Nick Pivetta earning the victory and helping Red Sox moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +145 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Nick Pivetta earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Alex Verdugo in the win.
Milwaukee's starting pitcher Hoby Milner worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from William Contreras in a losing cause.
Kenley Jansen pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.