mlb Game Recap
Michael Wacha vs Trent Thornton Tilt Ends in Kansas City 4-2 Win
Seattle dropped a 4-2 decision at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday as Kansas City legged out a win behind winning pitcher Michael Wacha.
The Royals were a +135 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Michael Wacha earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Nelson Velazquez in the win.
Seattle got a 1-inning outing from Trent Thornton in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Mitch Haniger had 3 hits in the loss for the Mariners.
The battle of the bats favored Seattle as they had 5 hits, while Kansas City only had 7.
James McArthur pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.