mlb Game Recap
Oakland Downed 5-4 By Minnesota - Takes Loss
Oakland dropped a 5-4 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jorge Lopez.
Minnesota was favored by -186 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Jorge Lopez earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Alex Kirilloff in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Sam Long worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Zack Gelof in a losing cause.
Oakland outhit their counterparts 7-6 in the game.
Jhoan Duran pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Seattle. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.