mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Minnesota 11-7 Victors Over Rays
Minnesota scored 4 runs in inning no. 10 to edge Tampa Bay 11-7 on Sunday at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -109 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Alan Busenitz earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 3, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Brian Dozier in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Ryne Stanek worked 2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 3 hits from J Sucre in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 10 hits, while Minnesota only had 14.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Tampa Bay, they head home to face Miami.