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Recap - Minnesota Defeats Boston 6-2

Minnesota shook off a 11-strikeout performance by C Sale and still managed to post a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday at Target Field.

The Twins were a +181 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.

earned the victory for the Twins, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Eduardo Escobar in the win.

Boston's starting pitcher C Sale worked 7 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 11 in the loss. They got 2 hits from J.D. Martinez in a losing cause.

Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-5 advantage in hits.