mlb Game Recap
R Porcello Earns Win in Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Game
Boston got 7 innings of work from R Porcello en route to a 9-2 victory over Minnesota on Thursday at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -123 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Boston got 7 innings from R Porcello, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 5. R Porcello earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from Andrew Benintendi in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher K Gibson worked 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Mitch Garver in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 16 hits, while Minnesota only had 4.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Seattle. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Texas.