mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia Tops Chicago 5-2 - Recap
Philadelphia got a 5-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday, with Taijuan Walker earning the victory and helping Phillies moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -120 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Taijuan Walker earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Trea Turner in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Mike Clevinger worked 3 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Andrew Vaughn in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 9 hits, while Chicago only had 6.
The game was closed out by Jose Alvarado who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Colorado looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Tampa Bay.