mlb Game Recap
Recap - Chicago Defeats Los Angeles 7-6
Chicago got a 7-6 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday, with Matthew Boyd earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.
Chicago won as a -130 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Matthew Boyd earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 10 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Luis Garcia in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Mookie Betts had 3 hits in the loss for the Dodgers.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 8 hits, while Chicago only had 11.
The game was closed out by Porter Hodge who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Philadelphia. Los Angeles will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Pittsburgh.