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Game Wrap - Cleveland 6-1 Victors Over Tigers

Triston McKenzie reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 10 Tigers en route to a 6-1 win over Detroit on Saturday at Progressive Field.

Bettors who backed the Indians were rewarded as -170 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.

Triston McKenzie earned the victory for the Indians, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Domingo Santana in the win.

Detroit's starting pitcher Matthew Boyd worked 5.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Willi Castro in a losing cause.

Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-3 advantage in hits.