mlb Game Recap
Recap - Baltimore Defeats Chicago 7-1
Chicago dropped a 7-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Wednesday as Baltimore legged out a win behind winning pitcher Spenser Watkins.
The Orioles were a +130 underdog in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 8.
Spenser Watkins earned the victory for the Orioles, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Anthony Santander in the win.
Chicago got a 0.2-inning outing from Chris Martin in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Ian Happ had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Baltimore enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-6 advantage in hits.
Baltimore heads into a battle against Tampa Bay. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.