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Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Game Ends in 8-3 Cubs Victory - Recap

Philadelphia dropped a 8-3 decision at Wrigley Field on Wednesday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Alec Mills.

The Cubs were a +127 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.

Alec Mills earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Patrick Wisdom in the win.

Philadelphia's starting pitcher Brandon Kintzler worked 2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from J.T. Realmuto in a losing cause.

Chicago outhit their counterparts 10-6 in the game.