mlb Game Recap
Recap - St. Louis Defeats Minnesota 5-1
Minnesota dropped a 5-1 decision at Busch Stadium on Friday as St. Louis legged out a win behind winning pitcher Ryan Helsley.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as -152 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Ryan Helsley earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Tommy Edman in the win.
Minnesota got a 2-inning outing from Danny Coulombe in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Andrelton Simmons had 3 hits in the loss for the Twins.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.