mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Minnesota 2-0 Victors Over Rangers
Minnesota got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 2-0 victory over Texas on Sunday at Target Field.
Minnesota was favored by -166 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Jose Berrios earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from R Grossman in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher B Colon worked 7 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Shin-Soo Choo in a losing cause.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-3 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Fernando Rodney who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Chicago. Texas will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Diego.