mlb Game Recap
Carlos Rodon Tagged With Loss in Cubs-Giants Match
Chicago shook off a 11-strikeout performance by Carlos Rodon and still managed to post a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Friday at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were a +125 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Chicago got 7 innings from Drew Smyly, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 8. Drew Smyly earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Nico Hoerner in the win.
San Francisco's starting pitcher Carlos Rodon worked 5.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 11 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Austin Dean in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 5 hits, while San Francisco only had 3.
The game was closed out by Brandon Hughes who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.