mlb Game Recap
Recap - Minnesota Defeats Kansas City 1-0
Kansas City was unable to break through against the Minnesota pitching staff, losing 1-0 on Thursday at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Minnesota was favored by -135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.
Joe Ryan earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Miguel Sano in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Zack Greinke worked 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Andrew Benintendi in a losing cause.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-3 advantage in hits.
Emilio Pagan pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Chicago. Kansas City will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.