mlb Game Recap
Jake Arrieta vs Aaron Loup Tilt Ends in New York 5-2 Win
New York moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 5-2 win against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -131 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
New York got 1.1 innings from Aaron Loup, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. David Peterson earned the victory, while the Mets got 2 RBIs from Kevin Pillar in the win.
Chicago got a 5-inning outing from Jake Arrieta in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 4 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Patrick Wisdom had 1 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
New York outhit their counterparts 5-3 in the game.
The game was closed out by Edwin Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.