mlb Game Recap
Minnesota Downed 3-0 By Chicago - Chris Paddack Takes Loss
Minnesota was unable to break through against the Chicago pitching staff, losing 3-0 on Thursday at Target Field.
Chicago was an underdog by +185 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Shane Smith earned the victory for the White Sox, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Miguel Vargas in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Chris Paddack worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Christian Vazquez in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
Brandon Eisert pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Chicago heads into a battle against The. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.