mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Los Angeles Game Final 9-7 - Drew Smyly Earns Win
Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 9-7 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +160 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Drew Smyly earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 2.2 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Seiya Suzuki in the win.
Los Angeles's starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet worked 1.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Will Smith in a losing cause.
Los Angeles outhit their counterparts 12-9 in the game.
The game was closed out by Adbert Alzolay who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.