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Chicago Drops Arizona 5-4 - Match Report

Arizona dropped a 5-4 decision at Wrigley Field on Sunday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Keegan Thompson.

Chicago was favored by -132 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.

Keegan Thompson earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 3 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from P.J. Higgins in the win.

Arizona's starting pitcher Ian Kennedy worked 0 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ketel Marte in a losing cause.

Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cincinnati. Arizona will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kansas City.