mlb Game Recap
Brett Anderson vs Andrew Chafin Battle Sees Milwaukee Fall 5-3
Milwaukee dropped a 5-3 decision at Wrigley Field on Monday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Trevor Williams.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -110 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Trevor Williams earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Willson Contreras in the win.
Milwaukee got a 5-inning outing from Brett Anderson in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Omar Narvaez had 2 hits in the loss for the Brewers.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 5 hits, while Milwaukee only had 4.
The game was closed out by Alec Mills who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.