mlb Game Recap
Craig Kimbrel vs Blake Parker Tilt Ends in Chicago 5-2 Win
Cleveland dropped a 5-2 decision at Progressive Field on Sunday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Lucas Giolito.
Chicago won as a -155 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Chicago got 1 innings from Craig Kimbrel, who gave up 1 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Lucas Giolito earned the victory, while the White Sox got 2 RBIs from Eloy Jimenez in the win.
Cleveland got a 1-inning outing from Blake Parker in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Myles Straw had 4 hits in the loss for the Indians.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-10 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Liam Hendriks who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Chicago heads into a battle against Detroit. Cleveland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas City.