mlb Game Recap
Recap - Minnesota Defeats Pittsburgh 11-5
Pittsburgh lost in extra innings on Sunday, falling 11-5 to Minnesota in 10 innings.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as +100 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Jhoan Duran earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Carlos Correa in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Aroldis Chapman in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Rowdy Tellez had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-10 advantage in hits.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Colorado looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head on the road to face St. Louis.