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New York Mets Chicago Cubs Game Ends in 3-1 Cubs Victory - Recap

New York dropped a 3-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Tuesday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jake Arrieta.

Chicago won as a +115 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Chicago got 1 innings from Craig Kimbrel, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 2. Jake Arrieta earned the victory, while the Cubs got 1 RBIs from Willson Contreras in the win.

New York got a 1-inning outing from Jeurys Familia in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Dominic Smith had 2 hits in the loss for the Mets.

The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 4 hits, while Chicago only had 6.

The game was closed out by Craig Kimbrel who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 2 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.