mlb Game Recap
Scott Alexander Tagged With Loss in Twins-Athletics Match
Minnesota needed extra innings to claim victory on Friday, scoring late against Oakland for a 6-5 final at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -180 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Jhoan Duran earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Max Kepler in the win.
Oakland got a 0-inning outing from Scott Alexander in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Miguel Andujar had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-5 advantage in hits.