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Minnesota Tops Cleveland 8-7 - Recap

Cleveland dropped a 8-7 decision at Target Field on Friday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Griffin Jax.

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.

Minnesota got 1 innings from Alex Colome, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Griffin Jax earned the victory, while the Twins got 3 RBIs from Luis Arraez in the win.

Cleveland's starting pitcher Nick Wittgren worked 1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Austin Hedges in a losing cause.

Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-7 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Hansel Robles who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.