mlb Game Recap
Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals Wrap - Minnesota Wins 6-4
Kansas City dropped a 6-4 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Friday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Devin Smeltzer.
Minnesota won as a -126 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Devin Smeltzer earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Garlick in the win.
Kansas City got a 2.1-inning outing from Joel Payamps in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Whit Merrifield had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
The battle of the bats favored Kansas City as they had 7 hits, while Minnesota only had 11.
The game was closed out by Emilio Pagan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 3 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.