mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Downed 7-3 By Kansas City - Chad Kuhl Takes Loss
Pittsburgh dropped a 7-3 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Monday as Kansas City legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mike Minor.
The Royals were a -200 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Mike Minor earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kelvin Gutierrez in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Chad Kuhl worked 4 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Bryan Reynolds in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-6 advantage in hits.