mlb Game Recap
Mychal Givens Earns Win in Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs Game
Arizona dropped a 4-2 decision at Chase Field on Saturday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mychal Givens.
The Cubs were a +140 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.
Chicago got 5.2 innings from Kyle Hendricks, who gave up 1 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 2. Mychal Givens earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Yan Gomes in the win.
Arizona's starting pitcher Mark Melancon worked 0 innings, giving up 2 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Daulton Varsho in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Arizona as they had 4 hits, while Chicago only had 8.
Rowan Wick pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.