mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs San Diego Final: 7-4 - Recap
Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 7-4 win against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.
The Cubs were a -145 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
J Lester earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 3, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jason Heyward in the win.
San Diego's starting pitcher Eric Lauer worked 2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Christian Villanueva in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 10-9 in the game.
B Morrow pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against St. Louis. San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.