mlb Game Recap
Recap - Kansas City Defeats Minnesota 4-2
Kansas City grabbed a 4-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday, as Danny Duffy was credited with a win at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +170 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Danny Duffy earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Whit Merrifield in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Jose Berrios worked 4 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Jorge Polanco in a losing cause.
Kansas City outhit their counterparts 8-2 in the game.
Trevor Rosenthal pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.