mlb Game Recap
Texas vs Minnesota Final: 4-3 - Recap
Texas scored 1 run in inning no. 10 to edge Minnesota 4-3 on Thursday at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as +162 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Taylor Hearn earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Michael Pineda worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Willians Astudillo in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Josh Sborz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Texas looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Seattle. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track at Detroit.