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Rafael Dolis vs Wade Davis Tilt Ends in Toronto 5-1 Win

Kansas City dropped a 5-1 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Saturday as Toronto legged out a win behind winning pitcher Steven Matz.

Bettors who backed the Blue Jays were rewarded as -109 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.

Steven Matz earned the victory for the Blue Jays, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the win.

Kansas City got a 1.1-inning outing from Wade Davis in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Andrew Benintendi had 1 hits in the loss for the Royals.

The battle of the bats favored Toronto as they had 8 hits, while Kansas City only had 2.