mlb Game Recap
Kolby Allard vs Tarik Skubal Tilt Ends in Cleveland 3-1 Win
Cleveland grabbed a 3-1 win over Detroit on Thursday, as Tanner Bibee was credited with a win at Comerica Park.
Bettors who backed the Guardians were rewarded as +190 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.
Tanner Bibee earned the victory for the Guardians, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jose Ramirez in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Tarik Skubal worked 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Spencer Torkelson in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Cleveland as they had 10 hits, while Detroit only had 5.
The game was closed out by Hunter Gaddis who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Cleveland heads into a battle against Minnesota. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.