mlb Game Recap
Toronto vs Chicago Final: 5-4 - Recap
Whit Merrifield swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs as his Blue Jays defeated Chicago 5-4 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Toronto won as a -130 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Toronto got 1.1 innings from Jay Jackson, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Jay Jackson earned the victory, while the Blue Jays got 2 RBIs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Bryan Shaw worked 2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Seby Zavala in a losing cause.
Toronto outhit their counterparts 16-9 in the game.
Nate Pearson pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Toronto looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Detroit. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Louis.