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Carlos Hernandez vs J.A. Happ Battle Sees Kansas City Fall 6-5

Kansas City dropped a 6-5 decision at Target Field on Saturday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher J.A. Happ.

The Twins were a -160 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.5.

Minnesota got 5 innings from J.A. Happ, who gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 5. J.A. Happ earned the victory, while the Twins got 2 RBIs from Rob Refsnyder in the win.

Kansas City got a 4.1-inning outing from Carlos Hernandez in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 3 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Adalberto Mondesi had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.

Minnesota outhit their counterparts 9-7 in the game.

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