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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Cleveland
-103
47.4%
CLE 6
58.0%
Toronto
-151
55.6%
TOR 6
41.6%
Baltimore
+128
38.8%
8.5u
41.9%
NY Mets
+136
32.3%
7.5u
38.3%
Miami
+153
33.9%
7u
37.1%
Atlanta
-155
66.6%
8.5u
42.2%
Texas
-118
62.7%
10u
40.6%
Houston
+148
31.0%
9u
43.0%
Chi White Sox
+139
31.6%
9u
48.8%
Milwaukee
+109
40.0%
7.5u
50.5%
Colorado
-101
39.5%
9.5u
47.6%
San Diego
+129
38.0%
7u
39.6%
San Francisco
-144
56.5%
8u
33.0%

