mlb Game Recap
Minnesota Drops Colorado 17-9 - Match Report
Minnesota erupted for 24 hits and pounded out 17 runs in handing Colorado a 17-9 defeat on Wednesday at Target Field.
Minnesota was favored by -250 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Pablo Lopez earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Carlos Santana in the win.
Colorado's starting pitcher Austin Gomber worked 3 innings, giving up 11 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Brenton Doyle in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 24 hits, while Colorado only had 12.
Minnesota heads into a battle against Oakland. Colorado, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.