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Arizona vs Kansas City Final: 7-1 - Recap

Arizona got a 7-1 victory over Kansas City on Saturday, with Ryne Nelson earning the victory and helping Diamondbacks moneyline bettors cash out.

Bettors who backed the Diamondbacks were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.

Ryne Nelson earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the win.

Kansas City got a 4-inning outing from Michael Wacha in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 4 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Freddy Fermin had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.

The battle of the bats favored Arizona as they had 8 hits, while Kansas City only had 5.