mlb Game Recap
Caleb Thielbar vs Johnny Cueto Tilt Ends in Chicago 3-2 Win
Minnesota dropped a 3-2 decision at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Johnny Cueto.
Bettors who backed the White Sox were rewarded as -110 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.
Johnny Cueto earned the victory for the White Sox, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Josh Harrison in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Caleb Thielbar worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Carlos Correa in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 5 hits, while Chicago only had 7.
The game was closed out by Liam Hendriks who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.