mlb Game Recap
Recap - Chicago Defeats St. Louis 8-4
Chicago grabbed a 8-4 win over St. Louis on Friday, as K Hendricks was credited with a win at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
K Hendricks earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Albert Almora Jr. in the win.
St. Louis's starting pitcher A Wainwright worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 2 hits from M Ozuna in a losing cause.
St. Louis enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.