mlb Game Recap
Minnesota vs Detroit Game Final 5-4 - K Gibson Earns Win
Detroit dropped a 5-4 decision at Target Field on Friday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher K Gibson.
Minnesota won as a -176 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
K Gibson earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 3, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Joe Mauer in the win.
Detroit got a 6.1-inning outing from Matt Boyd in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Victor Martinez had 3 hits in the loss for the Tigers.
Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-5 advantage in hits.
Taylor Rogers pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.