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Minnesota vs Texas Game Final 6-5 - Kenta Maeda Earns Win

Minnesota got a 6-5 victory over Texas on Monday, with Kenta Maeda earning the victory and helping Twins moneyline bettors cash out.

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -175 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.

Minnesota got 0.2 innings from Caleb Thielbar, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 0. Kenta Maeda earned the victory, while the Twins got 2 RBIs from Jorge Polanco in the win.

Texas's starting pitcher Kolby Allard worked 2.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Joey Gallo in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Texas as they had 8 hits, while Minnesota only had 9.

The game was closed out by Taylor Rogers who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.