mlb Game Recap
Sam Dyson vs Rick Porcello Battle Sees Boston Fall 6-5
Boston dropped a 6-5 decision at Fenway Park on Tuesday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Lewis Thorpe.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as +125 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 11.5.
Lewis Thorpe earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 3.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Miguel Sano in the win.
Boston got a 4-inning outing from Rick Porcello in the loss. He gave up 6 earned runs, 2 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Andrew Benintendi had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-6 advantage in hits.
Taylor Rogers pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.