mlb Game Recap
Erasmo Ramirez vs Kyle Gibson Tilt Ends in Detroit 5-3 Win
Joey Gallo swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 3 runs but it wasn't enough as Tigers defeated Texas 5-3 at Globe Life Field.
Detroit was an underdog by +130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went PUSH the consensus closing total of 8.
Kyle Funkhouser earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Robbie Grossman in the win.
Texas got a 6.1-inning outing from Kyle Gibson in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 2 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Joey Gallo had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-9 advantage in hits.
Gregory Soto pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Detroit looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Minnesota. Texas will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Oakland.