mlb Game Recap
Joe Smith vs Joe Jimenez Tilt Ends in Detroit 7-5 Win
Detroit got 1.1 innings of work from Joe Jimenez en route to a 7-5 victory over Minnesota on Monday at Comerica Park.
Detroit was an underdog by +128 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Joe Jimenez earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Willi Castro in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Joe Smith worked 0.2 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Gio Urshela in a losing cause.
Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-10 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Gregory Soto who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.