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Justin Steele Tagged With Loss in Cubs-Dodgers Match

Chicago dropped a 7-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Sunday as Los Angeles legged out a win behind winning pitcher Walker Buehler.

The Dodgers were a -230 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 8.

Walker Buehler earned the victory for the Dodgers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Freddie Freeman in the win.

Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Daniel Norris in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Rafael Ortega had 1 hits in the loss for the Cubs.

Los Angeles enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-4 advantage in hits.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face Pittsburgh looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face San Diego.