mlb Game Recap
Brandon Workman Tagged With Loss in Braves-Cubs Match
Atlanta moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 8-7 win against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Charlie Morton earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Freddie Freeman in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Brandon Workman worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nico Hoerner in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 10 hits, while Chicago only had 6.
The game was closed out by Will Smith who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.