mlb Game Recap
Tyler Duffey vs Oliver Perez Tilt Ends in Cleveland 5-2 Win
Minnesota pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Francisco Lindor and it cost them dearly in a 5-2 loss on Tuesday at Progressive Field.
Bettors who backed the Indians were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Shane Bieber earned the victory for the Indians, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Francisco Lindor in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Tyler Duffey worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Marwin Gonzalez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Cleveland as they had 6 hits, while Minnesota only had 5.
The game was closed out by Brad Hand who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.