mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 5-3 By Texas - Touki Toussaint Takes Loss
Texas moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 5-3 win against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field.
Texas was favored by -320 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Texas got 6 innings from Max Scherzer, who gave up 3 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 9. Max Scherzer earned the victory, while the Rangers got 2 RBIs from Mitch Garver in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Aaron Bummer worked 1.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Andrew Benintendi in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 9-8 in the game.
Will Smith pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Texas heads into a battle against Miami. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.