mlb Game Recap
Cleveland Downed 5-0 By Texas - Gavin Williams Takes Loss
Texas didn't allow Cleveland to get on track at the plate, mowing them down for a 5-0 shutout win and a trip to the pay window for bettors on Sunday.
Texas was favored by -130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Merrill Kelly earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Wyatt Langford in the win.
Cleveland's starting pitcher Jakob Junis worked 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Brayan Rocchio in a losing cause.
Texas outhit their counterparts 10-5 in the game.
Texas looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Los Angeles. Cleveland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tampa Bay.