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Caleb Thielbar vs Garrett Richards Tilt Ends in Texas 6-5 Win

Minnesota dropped a 6-5 decision at Globe Life Field on Friday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jon Gray.

The Rangers were a -105 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.

Jon Gray earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 9 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Corey Seager in the win.

Minnesota's starting pitcher Caleb Thielbar worked 0.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Ryan Jeffers in a losing cause.

Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-8 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Brett Martin who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.