mlb Game Recap
Recap - New York Defeats Minnesota 7-1
Gerrit Cole reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 14 Twins en route to a 7-1 win over Minnesota on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
New York won as a -200 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Gerrit Cole earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 14, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Emilio Pagan worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Gio Urshela in a losing cause.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-6 advantage in hits.
Lucas Luetge pitched the final 2.1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 3 hits in his outing.