mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Minnesota 6-2 Victors Over Tigers
Minnesota grabbed a 6-2 win over Detroit on Monday, as Michael Pineda was credited with a win at Target Field.
Minnesota was favored by -210 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Michael Pineda earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Eddie Rosario in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Daniel Norris worked 3.2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jeimer Candelario in a losing cause.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-3 advantage in hits.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face St. Louis looking for another win. For Detroit, they head home to face Milwaukee.