mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Detroit 3-1 Victors Over Cubs
Chicago dropped a 3-1 decision at Comerica Park on Friday as Detroit legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Bettors who backed the Tigers were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.
Tarik Skubal earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 7.2 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 8 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Jahmai Jones in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Genesis Cabrera worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Pete Crow-Armstrong in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 8 hits, while Detroit only had 9.
Will Vest pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.