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Cleveland Downed 12-8 By Minnesota - Aaron Civale Takes Loss

Minnesota moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 12-8 win against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field.

Minnesota was favored by -160 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.

Griffin Jax earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 2.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Royce Lewis in the win.

Cleveland got a 0-inning outing from Bryan Shaw in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Jose Ramirez had 2 hits in the loss for the Guardians.

Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-9 advantage in hits.