mlb Game Recap
Boston Tops Minnesota 12-2 - Recap
Boston scored early and often on Thursday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 12-2 win over Minnesota.
Boston was favored by -263 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 10.
Chris Sale earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 7 RBIs from Bobby Dalbec in the win.
Minnesota got a 1-inning outing from Kyle Barraclough in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Willians Astudillo had 1 hits in the loss for the Twins.
Boston outhit their counterparts 9-3 in the game.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Milwaukee.