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Kansas City Falls 8-7 Against Minnesota - Game Recap

Minnesota got 1 innings of work from Ryne Harper en route to a 8-7 victory over Kansas City on Friday at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -155 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 10.5.

Minnesota got 5 innings from Martin Perez, who gave up 4 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 2. Ryne Harper earned the victory, while the Twins got 2 RBIs from Nelson Cruz in the win.

Kansas City's starting pitcher Wily Peralta worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Cheslor Cuthbert in a losing cause.

Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-7 advantage in hits.

Taylor Rogers pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.