mlb Game Recap
Chicago Drops Arizona 8-3 - Match Report
Robinson Chirinos swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs as his Cubs defeated Arizona 8-3 at Wrigley Field.
Chicago won as a -130 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10 were rewarded at the payout window.
Zach Davies earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Javier Baez in the win.
Arizona got a 4-inning outing from Zac Gallen in the loss. He gave up 7 earned runs, 3 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Daulton Varsho had 2 hits in the loss for the Diamondbacks.
Arizona enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Keegan Thompson who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.