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Michael Kelly vs Aroldis Chapman Tilt Ends in Texas 2-0 Win

Texas got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 2-0 victory over Cleveland on Saturday at Globe Life Field.

The Rangers were a -160 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.

Andrew Heaney earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Marcus Semien in the win.

Cleveland got a 1-inning outing from Michael Kelly in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Will Brennan had 2 hits in the loss for the Guardians.

Cleveland outhit their counterparts 8-5 in the game.

Aroldis Chapman pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.