mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Kansas City 4-1 Victors Over Guardians
Kansas City moneyline bettors cashed on Wednesday courtesy of a 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Kansas City got 7 innings from Seth Lugo, who gave up 1 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 4. Seth Lugo earned the victory, while the Royals got 3 RBIs from Tommy Pham in the win.
Cleveland's starting pitcher Ben Lively worked 4 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Will Brennan in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Kansas City as they had 10 hits, while Cleveland only had 7.
Lucas Erceg pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Kansas City heads into a battle against Minnesota. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.