mlb Game Recap
Tagged With Loss in Phillies-Cubs Match
Yu Darvish struck out 10 Philadelphia batters, but it wasn't enough as the Phillies defeated Chicago 7-5 in MLB action Thursday.
Philadelphia was an underdog by +128 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.5.
Ranger Suarez earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 2, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Bryce Harper in the win.
Chicago got a 0-inning outing from Derek Holland in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Anthony Rizzo had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Philadelphia enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-9 advantage in hits.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against San Diego. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at Pittsburgh.