mlb Game Recap
Miguel Castro vs Ryan Pressly Tilt Ends in Chicago 13-3 Win
Chicago scored early and often on Friday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 13-3 win over Chicago.
Chicago was favored by -222 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 11.5.
Cade Horton earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 6 RBIs from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Miguel Castro worked 1.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Miguel Vargas in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 15 hits, while Chicago only had 11.