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C Martinez vs K Hendricks Tilt Ends in Chicago 9-6 Win

Chicago got a 9-6 victory over St. Louis on Thursday, with B Duensing earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.

Chicago won as a -150 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

B Duensing earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 0.1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jason Heyward in the win.

St. Louis got a 5-inning outing from C Martinez in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Yadier Molina had 4 hits in the loss for the Cardinals.

St. Louis outhit their counterparts 15-13 in the game.

The game was closed out by P Strop who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.