mlb Game Recap
Carlos Hernandez vs Pablo Lopez Battle Sees Kansas City Fall 8-3
Minnesota moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 8-3 win against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -165 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Pablo Lopez earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Willi Castro in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Carlos Hernandez worked 2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Kyle Isbel in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 10 hits, while Kansas City only had 8.