mlb Game Recap
Ranger Suarez Tagged With Loss in Phillies-Cubs Match
Philadelphia dropped a 10-1 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Friday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Marcus Stroman.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +117 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Marcus Stroman earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Nico Hoerner in the win.
Philadelphia got a 1-inning outing from Craig Kimbrel in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Edmundo Sosa had 1 hits in the loss for the Phillies.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-3 advantage in hits.