Minnesota vs Seattle Wrap - Seattle Wins 5-1

Minnesota vs Seattle Wrap - Seattle Wins 5-1

Minnesota dropped a 5-1 decision at Safeco Field on Sunday as Seattle legged out a win behind winning pitcher Blake Beavan.

The Mariners were a -118 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.

Seattle got 5 1/3 innings from Blake Beavan, who gave up 1 earned run on 7 hits, while striking out 3. He earned the victory, while the Mariners got 2 RBIs from Michael Saunders in the win.

Minnesota got a 6-inning outing from Samuel Deduno in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 6 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Ryan Doumit had 2 hits in the loss for the Twins.

The battle of the bats favored Seattle as they had 9 hits, while Minnesota only had 7.

The game was closed out by Josh Kinney who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 2 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.

Next game, Seattle takes its act home to face Cleveland looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Oakland.