mlb Game Recap
Cleveland Drops Minnesota 5-3 - Match Report
Cleveland got a 5-3 victory over Minnesota on Thursday, with Mike Clevinger earning the victory and helping Indians moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Indians were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Cleveland got 6.2 innings from Mike Clevinger, who gave up 0 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 9. Mike Clevinger earned the victory, while the Indians got 3 RBIs from Jason Kipnis in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher J Odorizzi worked 5.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 1 hits from R Grossman in a losing cause.
Cleveland outhit their counterparts 6-5 in the game.
B Hand pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Cleveland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Tampa Bay. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track at Texas.