mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 3-2 to New York - Recap
Taijuan Walker reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 12 Cubs en route to a 3-2 win over Chicago on Tuesday at Citi Field.
New York won as a -132 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
New York got 7 innings from Taijuan Walker, who gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 12. Taijuan Walker earned the victory, while the Mets got 3 RBIs from Pete Alonso in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Rex Brothers worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Willson Contreras in a losing cause.
New York outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.
Seth Lugo pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.