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Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Wrap - Chicago Wins 7-3

Chicago grabbed a 7-3 win over Washington on Monday, as Adbert Alzolay was credited with a win at Wrigley Field.

Chicago was favored by -156 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.

Adbert Alzolay earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jason Heyward in the win.

Washington got a 5.1-inning outing from Jon Lester in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 0 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Josh Bell had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.

Chicago outhit their counterparts 12-6 in the game.