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Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins Wrap - Minnesota Wins 5-4

Minnesota pitchers gave up 2 home runs to J Ramirez but still escaped with a 5-4 victory on Monday at Target Field.

The Twins were a +131 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 10.

Fernando Rodney earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from J Polanco in the win.

Cleveland's starting pitcher Shane Bieber worked 6.1 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 2 hits from J Ramirez in a losing cause.

Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.