mlb Game Recap
Kenta Maeda vs Carlos Hernandez Battle Sees Minnesota Fall 2-1
Kansas City grabbed a 2-1 win over Minnesota on Sunday, as Ryan Yarbrough was credited with a win at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City won as a +150 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Kansas City got 1 innings from Carlos Hernandez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Ryan Yarbrough earned the victory, while the Royals got 1 RBIs from Maikel Garcia in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Kenta Maeda worked 5 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Willi Castro in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 6 hits, while Kansas City only had 7.
The game was closed out by Carlos Hernandez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Kansas City takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face St. Louis.