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Minnesota vs Oakland Final: 5-1 - Recap

Minnesota got a 5-1 victory over Oakland on Sunday, with K Gibson earning the victory and helping Twins moneyline bettors cash out.

Minnesota won as a +170 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

K Gibson earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 7.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 3, and allowing 7 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jake Cave in the win.

Oakland's starting pitcher T Cahill worked 3.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Matt Olson in a losing cause.

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

The game was closed out by Trevor May who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.

Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Detroit. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.