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Recap - Minnesota Defeats Tampa Bay 11-8

Tampa Bay dropped a 11-8 decision at Target Field on Friday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher .

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.

earned the victory for the Twins, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Joe Mauer in the win.

Tampa Bay's starting pitcher N Eovaldi worked 2.2 innings, giving up 9 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from M Duffy in a losing cause.

Minnesota outhit their counterparts 15-13 in the game.