mlb Game Recap
Kansas City vs Chicago Game Final 2-1 - Michael Wacha Earns Win
Kansas City got 7 innings of work from Michael Wacha en route to a 2-1 victory over Chicago on Wednesday at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City was favored by -225 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.
Michael Wacha earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bobby Witt Jr. in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Miguel Vargas in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.
Carlos Estevez pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 3 hits in his outing.