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Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins Recap - Twins Over Tigers 4-2

Minnesota got a 4-2 victory over Detroit on Friday, with Jorge Alcala earning the victory and helping Twins moneyline bettors cash out.

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -230 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.

Jorge Alcala earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Max Kepler in the win.

Detroit's starting pitcher Ian Krol worked 0.2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Niko Goodrum in a losing cause.

Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-4 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Hansel Robles who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.