Nick Blackburn vs Jake Peavy Battle Sees Minnesota Fall 8-2
Nick Blackburn vs Jake Peavy Battle Sees Minnesota Fall 8-2
Chicago got 6 innings of work from Jake Peavy en route to an 8-2 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field.
The White Sox were a -200 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.5.
Chicago got 6 innings from Jake Peavy, who gave up 1 earned run on 6 hits, while striking out 6. He earned the victory, while the White Sox got 4 RBIs from Dayan Viciedo in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Nick Blackburn worked 4 1/3 innings, giving up 10 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Denard Span in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-6 advantage in hits.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Texas. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs Cleveland.
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NY Yankees
-136
65.0%
8u
37.3%
Cleveland
+101
39.3%
7.5u
54.5%
Miami
+133
38.2%
7.5u
46.4%
Baltimore
-105
43.6%
8.5u
47.2%
Philadelphia
+145
43.8%
8u
49.1%
Atlanta
-205
68.2%
8u
32.3%
Pittsburgh
-170
69.1%
8.5u
43.9%
Minnesota
+116
48.6%
10u
53.9%
St. Louis
-117
59.8%
9u
33.0%
Chi Cubs
-145
60.1%
9u
39.7%
LA Angels
-122
45.0%
7.5u
56.0%
Oakland
-165
59.7%
8u
36.8%
San Diego
-130
43.6%
7u
54.6%
Colorado
-130
41.5%
10.5u
53.5%
Texas
-126
51.7%
9u
37.4%

