mlb Game Recap
Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros Wrap - Minnesota Wins 5-3
Minnesota got 5.1 innings of work from Griffin Jax en route to a 5-3 victory over Houston on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
The Twins were a +205 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.
Griffin Jax earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andrelton Simmons in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Yimi Garcia worked 0.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Chas McCormick in a losing cause.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-5 advantage in hits.
Alex Colome pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.