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Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Recap - Dodgers Over Cubs 5-3

Chicago pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Mookie Betts and it cost them dearly in a 5-3 loss on Thursday at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles won as a -290 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.

Los Angeles got 0.2 innings from Craig Kimbrel, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 2. Tony Gonsolin earned the victory, while the Dodgers got 2 RBIs from Gavin Lux in the win.

Chicago got a 5-inning outing from Mark Leiter Jr. in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Ian Happ had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.

Los Angeles outhit their counterparts 7-6 in the game.

Alex Vesia pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.