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New York Tops Chicago 2-0 - Recap

Nestor Cortes led New York to a shutout performance against Chicago 2-0 on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

The Yankees were a -143 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.

Nestor Cortes earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 4.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Austin Wells in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Cody Bellinger in a losing cause.