mlb Game Recap
Kansas City Falls 3-2 to Minnesota - Recap
Kansas City dropped a 3-2 decision at Target Field on Thursday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Trevor Megill.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -175 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Trevor Megill earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Nick Gordon in the win.
Kansas City got a 5-inning outing from Daniel Lynch in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Salvador Perez had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 8 hits, while Kansas City only had 6.
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.
Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Kansas City will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston.