mlb Game Recap
Athletics vs Minnesota Final: 14-3 - Recap
It wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and Athletics made sure they came out on the winning end on Thursday, grabbing a 14-3 victory over Minnesota at Sutter Health Park.
Athletics was an underdog by +160 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.5.
Mitch Spence earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 6 RBIs from Tyler Soderstrom in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Jorge Alcala worked 0.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Ryan Jeffers in a losing cause.
Athletics enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 17-5 advantage in hits.
Athletics looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Baltimore. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.