mlb Game Recap
Chicago Drops New York 6-5 - Match Report
Chicago pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Brett Baty but still escaped with a 6-5 victory on Saturday at Citi Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +140 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Cade Horton earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 4 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Edwin Diaz worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Mark Vientos in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
Porter Hodge pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.