mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 5-3 By Kansas City - Dylan Cease Takes Loss
Kansas City grabbed a 5-3 win over Chicago on Thursday, as Zack Greinke was credited with a win at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +157 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Kansas City got 6.1 innings from Zack Greinke, who gave up 0 earned runs on 9 hits, while striking out 5. Zack Greinke earned the victory, while the Royals got 2 RBIs from Nicky Lopez in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Joe Kelly worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Yasmani Grandal in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 14-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Scott Barlow who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Kansas City heads into a battle against Los Angeles. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.