mlb Game Recap
Jake Diekman vs Dallas Keuchel Tilt Ends in Tampa Bay 5-4 Win
Minnesota dropped a 5-4 decision at Target Field on Wednesday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kevin Kelly.
Tampa Bay was favored by -115 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Kevin Kelly earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yandy Diaz in the win.
Minnesota got a 4-inning outing from Dallas Keuchel in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 3 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Matt Wallner had 1 hits in the loss for the Twins.
Tampa Bay enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Robert Stephenson who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Tampa Bay takes its act on the road to face Baltimore looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Chicago.