mlb Game Recap
Luis Garcia vs Brad Boxberger Battle Sees San Diego Fall 5-2
Chicago got 5 innings of work from Hayden Wesneski en route to a 5-2 victory over San Diego on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +135 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Hayden Wesneski earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.
San Diego's starting pitcher Luis Garcia worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Manny Machado in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 9-6 in the game.
Brad Boxberger pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Miami. San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Francisco.