mlb Game Recap
San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs Wrap - Chicago Wins 6-5
San Francisco dropped a 6-5 decision at Wrigley Field on Wednesday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kyle Hendricks.
Chicago was an underdog by -105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 10.5.
Kyle Hendricks earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.
San Francisco got a 1-inning outing from Taylor Rogers in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Brett Wisely had 2 hits in the loss for the Giants.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-6 advantage in hits.
Colten Brewer pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. San Francisco will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Louis.