mlb Game Recap
Baltimore Downed 5-2 By Detroit - John Means Takes Loss
Baltimore dropped a 5-2 decision at Comerica Park on Monday as Detroit legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tyler Alexander.
Detroit was an underdog by +135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Detroit got 1 innings from Jose Cisnero, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 2. Tyler Alexander earned the victory, while the Tigers got 2 RBIs from Jordy Mercer in the win.
Baltimore's starting pitcher John Means worked 5.2 innings, giving up 6 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Trey Mancini in a losing cause.
Baltimore outhit their counterparts 9-7 in the game.
The game was closed out by Joe Jimenez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 3 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Detroit looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Baltimore will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.