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Caleb Thielbar vs Jake Diekman Tilt Ends in Boston 8-1 Win

Minnesota dropped a 8-1 decision at Fenway Park on Sunday as Boston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Matt Strahm.

Boston was favored by -125 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.5.

Boston got 1 innings from Jake Diekman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Matt Strahm earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from J.D. Martinez in the win.

Minnesota got a 0.1-inning outing from Caleb Thielbar in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Gio Urshela had 2 hits in the loss for the Twins.

Boston outhit their counterparts 11-4 in the game.