Minnesota vs Chicago Wrap - Minnesota Wins 3-2
Minnesota vs Chicago Wrap - Minnesota Wins 3-2
Chicago dropped a 3-2 decision at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Nick Blackburn.
The Twins were a +153 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Minnesota got 6 2/3 innings from Nick Blackburn, who gave up 1 earned run on 4 hits, while striking out 1. He earned the victory, while the Twins got 2 RBIs from Jason Kubel in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher John Danks worked 8 innings, giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Alex Rios in a losing cause.
Minnesota enjoyed an edge at the plate with an 8-6 advantage in hits.
Matt Capps pitched the final 1 2/3 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hit in his outing.
Minnesota heads into a battle against Boston. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.
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Cleveland
+132
38.6%
CLE 1
39.1%
Baltimore
-116
58.8%
BAL 3
31.0%
Pittsburgh
-150
65.4%
PIT 5
55.7%
Toronto
+135
39.3%
TOR 3
50.5%
NY Mets
-101
33.6%
NYM 0
37.3%
Miami
-105
48.3%
MIA 3
49.8%
Atlanta
-190
70.2%
ATL 3
34.0%
Texas
-205
68.5%
TEX 0
52.6%
Houston
+120
40.9%
HOU 3
34.4%
Chi White Sox
-103
48.3%
CHW 2
45.1%
Milwaukee
+117
31.5%
MIL 4
50.9%
Colorado
-120
54.5%
COL 4
51.4%
LA Angels
-157
66.8%
LAA 3
44.9%
San Diego
+135
30.4%
SD 0
46.9%
San Francisco
-119
51.0%
SF 0
43.7%

