mlb Game Recap
Jon Gray Earns Win in Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers Game
Texas got 5.2 innings of work from Jon Gray en route to a 8-2 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Texas was an underdog by -110 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Jon Gray earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Marcus Semien in the win.
Chicago got a 5-inning outing from Jameson Taillon in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Tucker Barnhart had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
The battle of the bats favored Texas as they had 10 hits, while Chicago only had 7.
Texas heads into a battle against Kansas City. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.