mlb Game Recap
Brian Johnson vs Mike Minor Tilt Ends in Texas 7-5 Win
Boston dropped a 7-5 decision at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Thursday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mike Minor.
The Rangers were a -127 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 10.5.
Texas got 8.2 innings from Mike Minor, who gave up 5 earned runs on 10 hits, while striking out 9. Mike Minor earned the victory, while the Rangers got 4 RBIs from Danny Santana in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Brian Johnson worked 1.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from J.D. Martinez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 7 hits, while Texas only had 10.
Jose Leclerc pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Texas heads into a battle against NY Yankees. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Baltimore.