mlb Game Recap
Jose De Leon vs Jake Diekman Tilt Ends in Tampa Bay 4-2 Win
Tampa Bay grabbed a 4-2 win over Minnesota on Thursday, as Yonny Chirinos was credited with a win at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as -115 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Yonny Chirinos earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Harold Ramirez in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Jose De Leon worked 2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Carlos Correa in a losing cause.
Minnesota outhit their counterparts 6-4 in the game.
Jason Adam pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Tampa Bay heads into a battle against Texas. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.