mlb Game Recap
Anibal Sanchez vs Rowan Wick Battle Sees Washington Fall 6-3
Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 6-3 win against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were a -200 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Keegan Thompson earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Christopher Morel in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nelson Cruz in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 11 hits, while Washington only had 8.
The game was closed out by Rowan Wick who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.