mlb Game Recap
Seth Lugo vs Scott Barlow Battle Sees Kansas City Fall 8-5
Cleveland pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Bobby Witt Jr. but still escaped with a 8-5 victory on Tuesday at Progressive Field.
Bettors who backed the Guardians were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Cleveland got 1 innings from Scott Barlow, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Cade Smith earned the victory, while the Guardians got 2 RBIs from Josh Naylor in the win.
Kansas City got a 6-inning outing from Seth Lugo in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Bobby Witt Jr. had 3 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-7 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Emmanuel Clase who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.