mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals Recap - Royals Over Cubs 13-2
Kansas City scored early and often on Thursday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 13-2 win over Chicago.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +157 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Brad Keller earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Whit Merrifield in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Craig Kimbrel in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Victor Caratini had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Kansas City outhit their counterparts 18-7 in the game.
Kansas City looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Minnesota. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Louis.