mlb Game Recap
Minnesota vs Cleveland Final: 7-1 - Recap
Minnesota shook off a 11-strikeout performance by T Bauer and still managed to post a 7-1 victory over the Indians on Saturday at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as +152 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
L Lynn earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 5, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from E Rosario in the win.
Cleveland's starting pitcher T Bauer worked 5.2 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 11 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Bradley Zimmer in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 8 hits, while Cleveland only had 7.