mlb Game Recap
Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Recap - Twins Over Guardians 5-4
Cleveland dropped a 5-4 decision at Progressive Field on Sunday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kody Funderburk.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as +140 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Kody Funderburk earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Trevor Larnach in the win.
Cleveland got a 1-inning outing from Carlos Hernandez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Daniel Schneemann had 3 hits in the loss for the Guardians.
Cleveland outhit their counterparts 10-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Erasmo Ramirez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Detroit looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head on the road to face New York.