mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Downed 8-2 By Chicago - Noah Syndergaard Takes Loss
Yan Gomes swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs as his Cubs defeated Los Angeles 8-2 at Dodger Stadium.
The Cubs were a +138 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Justin Steele earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Los Angeles's starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Max Muncy in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 12 hits, while Los Angeles only had 3.