mlb Game Recap
Marcus Stroman Tagged With Loss in Cardinals-Cubs Match
St. Louis got 2.1 innings of work from Jake Woodford en route to a 7-5 victory over Chicago on Sunday at London Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as +130 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 12.
Jake Woodford earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 2.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Brendan Donovan in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Marcus Stroman worked 3.1 innings, giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Nick Madrigal in a losing cause.
St. Louis enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-7 advantage in hits.
Jordan Hicks pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
St. Louis heads into a battle against Houston. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.