mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Chicago 8-2 Victors Over Cardinals
Dakota Hudson struck out 10 Chicago batters, but it wasn't enough as the Cubs defeated St. Louis 8-2 in MLB action Friday.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +195 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Brad Wieck earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 0.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Robel Garcia in the win.
St. Louis's starting pitcher Andrew Miller worked 0.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Tommy Edman in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-9 advantage in hits.