mlb Game Recap
K Gibson vs C Carrasco Tilt Ends in Cleveland 8-1 Win
C Carrasco reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 11 Twins en route to a 8-1 win over Minnesota on Tuesday at Progressive Field.
Cleveland was favored by -225 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
C Carrasco earned the victory for the Indians, throwing 7.2 innings of work, striking out 11, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from J Ramirez in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher K Gibson worked 5.1 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Joe Mauer in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Cleveland as they had 14 hits, while Minnesota only had 7.