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Minnesota vs Texas Game Final 9-7 - Brent Headrick Earns Win

Minnesota needed extra innings to claim victory on Saturday, scoring late against Texas for a 9-7 final at Globe Life Field.

Minnesota won as a +166 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.

Minnesota got 3.1 innings from Dallas Keuchel, who gave up 5 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 2. Brent Headrick earned the victory, while the Twins got 3 RBIs from Donovan Solano in the win.

Texas got a 0.2-inning outing from Aroldis Chapman in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Robbie Grossman had 3 hits in the loss for the Rangers.

Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-9 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Jhoan Duran who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.