mlb Game Recap
Jorge Lopez Earns Win in Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins Game
Chicago got 2 innings of work from Jorge Lopez en route to a 8-2 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were a +120 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Jorge Lopez earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Minnesota got a 1-inning outing from Caleb Thielbar in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Carlos Santana had 2 hits in the loss for the Twins.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Chicago looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Cleveland.