mlb Game Recap
Minnesota vs Kansas City Game Final 7-6 - Caleb Thielbar Earns Win
Kansas City pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Ryan Jeffers and it cost them dearly in a 7-6 loss on Thursday at Target Field.
The Twins were a -160 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Caleb Thielbar earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 0.1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Carlos Correa in the win.
Kansas City got a 0.2-inning outing from Chris Stratton in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Bobby Witt Jr. had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
Jhoan Duran pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Minnesota looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Houston. Kansas City will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Diego.