mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Minnesota 5-4 Victors Over Royals
Kansas City dropped a 5-4 decision at Target Field on Saturday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jhoan Duran.
The Twins were a -125 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Jhoan Duran earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ty France in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Vinnie Pasquantino in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.