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Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays Wrap - Chicago Wins 5-4

Chicago got 1 innings of work from Julian Merryweather en route to a 5-4 victory over Toronto on Saturday at Rogers Centre.

Chicago won as a +100 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Julian Merryweather earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.

Toronto got a 6-inning outing from Chris Bassitt in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Santiago Espinal had 2 hits in the loss for the Blue Jays.

Toronto outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.

Adbert Alzolay pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.