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Chicago Drops Miami 5-2 - Match Report

Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 5-2 win against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.

Chicago won as a -280 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.

Colin Rea earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Seiya Suzuki in the win.

Miami got a 4.1-inning outing from Cal Quantrill in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Derek Hill had 1 hits in the loss for the Marlins.

Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Drew Pomeranz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.