mlb Game Recap
Cleveland Falls 5-2 Against Kansas City - Game Recap
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 10 as Cleveland was handed a 5-2 defeat against Kansas City on Monday at Progressive Field.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +165 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Kansas City got 6 innings from Zack Greinke, who gave up 1 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 1. Scott Barlow earned the victory, while the Royals got 4 RBIs from Drew Waters in the win.
Cleveland got a 5-inning outing from Triston McKenzie in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Oscar Gonzalez had 2 hits in the loss for the Guardians.
Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-6 advantage in hits.
Taylor Clarke pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.