mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Wrap - Chicago Wins 12-3
St. Louis dropped a 12-3 decision at Busch Stadium on Friday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kyle Hendricks.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -120 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Chicago got 6.2 innings from Kyle Hendricks, who gave up 1 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 4. Kyle Hendricks earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Anthony Rizzo in the win.
St. Louis got a 6-inning outing from Carlos Martinez in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Edmundo Sosa had 3 hits in the loss for the Cardinals.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 12-9 in the game.