mlb Game Recap
Recap - Minnesota Defeats Chicago 6-1
Chicago dropped a 6-1 decision at Rate Field on Wednesday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Pablo Lopez.
Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 7.
Pablo Lopez earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Harrison Bader in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Mike Clevinger worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Matt Thaiss in a losing cause.
Minnesota outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
Minnesota heads into a battle against Houston. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.