mlb Game Recap
Carlos Hernandez vs Lance Lynn Tilt Ends in Chicago 5-2 Win
Kansas City dropped a 5-2 decision at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Lance Lynn.
Chicago won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Lance Lynn earned the victory for the White Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andrew Benintendi in the win.
Kansas City got a 2-inning outing from Carlos Hernandez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Nick Pratto had 1 hits in the loss for the Royals.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 9 hits, while Kansas City only had 4.
The game was closed out by Joe Kelly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Kansas City will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.