mlb Game Recap
Detroit Downed 6-4 By Chicago - Beau Brieske Takes Loss
Detroit dropped a 6-4 decision at Comerica Park on Wednesday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Julian Merryweather.
Chicago won as a +108 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.
Chicago got 5.2 innings from Jameson Taillon, who gave up 4 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 6. Julian Merryweather earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Cody Bellinger in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Jose Cisnero worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Kerry Carpenter in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 9-5 in the game.
The game was closed out by Adbert Alzolay who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Chicago heads into a battle against Pittsburgh. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.