mlb Game Recap
Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs Recap - Royals Over Cubs 4-2
Chicago dropped a 4-2 decision at Wrigley Field on Saturday as Kansas City legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kris Bubic.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +117 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Kris Bubic earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 2, and allowing 1 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Nicky Lopez in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Adam Morgan worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Patrick Wisdom in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-1 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Scott Barlow who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.