mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Minnesota 4-2 Victors Over Royals
Kansas City dropped a 4-2 decision at Target Field on Monday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Joe Ryan.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -195 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Joe Ryan earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Max Kepler in the win.
Kansas City got a 1-inning outing from Amir Garrett in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Salvador Perez had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Jorge Lopez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.