mlb Game Recap
Joe Kelly Tagged With Loss in Royals-White Sox Match
Chicago dropped a 6-4 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Monday as Kansas City legged out a win behind winning pitcher Amir Garrett.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +135 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Kansas City got 1 innings from Carlos Hernandez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Amir Garrett earned the victory, while the Royals got 1 RBIs from Michael Massey in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Jake Diekman worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Jose Abreu in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.
Scott Barlow pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Kansas City looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Arizona. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at Baltimore.