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Kirby Yates vs Hunter Strickland Tilt Ends in Texas 9-8 Win

Texas moneyline bettors cashed on Saturday courtesy of a 9-8 win against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Texas won as a -145 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.

Dane Dunning earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Nathaniel Lowe in the win.

Los Angeles's starting pitcher Hunter Strickland worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Logan O'Hoppe in a losing cause.

Los Angeles outhit their counterparts 13-9 in the game.

The game was closed out by Kirby Yates who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.