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Jake Diekman Earns Win in Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox Game

Boston scored 2 runs in inning no. 11 to edge Chicago 4-2 on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +102 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

Boston got 2 innings from Jake Diekman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 4. Jake Diekman earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 1 RBIs from Jarren Duran in the win.

Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Chris Martin in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Alfonso Rivas had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.

Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.

Boston heads into a battle against Tampa Bay. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.