mlb Game Recap
Cleveland Guardians Kansas City Royals Game Ends in 6-2 Royals Victory - Recap
Cleveland dropped a 6-2 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday as Kansas City legged out a win behind winning pitcher Angel Zerpa.
Kansas City was an underdog by +123 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Angel Zerpa earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Nelson Velazquez in the win.
Cleveland's starting pitcher Lucas Giolito worked 5.1 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Josh Naylor in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-8 advantage in hits.
Kansas City looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Houston. Cleveland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Baltimore.