mlb Game Recap
Recap - Arizona Defeats Chicago 6-4
Arizona moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 6-4 win against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field.
Arizona won as a +104 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Merrill Kelly earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Eduardo Escobar in the win.
Chicago got a 1.1-inning outing from Rex Brothers in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Javier Baez had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
The battle of the bats favored Arizona as they had 8 hits, while Chicago only had 7.
The game was closed out by Joakim Soria who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Arizona looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Pittsburgh. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Louis.