mlb Game Recap
Jameson Taillon vs Michael Wacha Tilt Ends in Chicago 2-1 Win
Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 2-1 win against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
The Cubs were a +155 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.
Jameson Taillon earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.
San Diego's starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked 4.2 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 8 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Rougned Odor in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Mark Leiter Jr. who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.