mlb Game Recap
Tampa Bay Tops Toronto 8-2 - Recap
Tampa Bay grabbed a 8-2 win over Toronto on Friday, as Aaron Civale was credited with a win at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as -120 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Aaron Civale earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Brandon Lowe in the win.
Toronto's starting pitcher Chris Bassitt worked 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a losing cause.
Tampa Bay enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.