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Robert Stephenson vs Caleb Thielbar Battle Sees Colorado Fall 6-3

Colorado dropped a 6-3 decision at Target Field on Sunday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Joe Ryan.

Minnesota was favored by -210 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.

Minnesota got 0.2 innings from Caleb Thielbar, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 0. Joe Ryan earned the victory, while the Twins got 2 RBIs from Max Kepler in the win.

Colorado got a 1.1-inning outing from Robert Stephenson in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while C.J. Cron had 2 hits in the loss for the Rockies.

The battle of the bats favored Colorado as they had 10 hits, while Minnesota only had 12.

The game was closed out by Jhoan Duran who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.

Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Colorado will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.