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Detroit Tops Chicago 5-3 - Recap

Chicago dropped a 5-3 decision at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday as Detroit legged out a win behind winning pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.

Detroit was an underdog by +148 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.

Detroit got 0.2 innings from Jose Cisnero, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Eduardo Rodriguez earned the victory, while the Tigers got 1 RBIs from Eric Haase in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Lucas Giolito worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Elvis Andrus in a losing cause.

Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.

Gregory Soto pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.