mlb Game Recap
Kansas City vs Minnesota Final: 5-3 - Recap
Kansas City grabbed a 5-3 win over Minnesota on Sunday, as Jake Brentz was credited with a win at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +150 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Kansas City got 1 innings from Scott Barlow, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 2. Jake Brentz earned the victory, while the Royals got 1 RBIs from Adalberto Mondesi in the win.
Minnesota got a 1-inning outing from Juan Minaya in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Byron Buxton had 2 hits in the loss for the Twins.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Scott Barlow who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Kansas City takes its act home to face Oakland looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face New York.