mlb Game Recap
Michael Lorenzen vs Manuel Rodriguez Tilt Ends in Kansas City 3-1 Win
Kansas City got 6 innings of work from Michael Lorenzen en route to a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +135 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Michael Lorenzen earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Salvador Perez in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Manuel Rodriguez worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Junior Caminero in a losing cause.
Carlos Estevez pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.