mlb Game Recap
Jesse Chavez Tagged With Loss in Twins-Rangers Match
Minnesota got a 7-4 victory over Texas on Saturday, with Michael Pineda earning the victory and helping Twins moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -151 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 10.
Michael Pineda earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jason Castro in the win.
Texas got a 5-inning outing from Jesse Chavez in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Shin-soo Choo had 3 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Minnesota outhit their counterparts 9-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Taylor Rogers who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 5 batters to earn the save.