mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 8-6 Against St. Louis - Game Recap
St. Louis got 1.2 innings of work from Steven Matz en route to a 8-6 victory over Chicago on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as +140 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 11.5.
Steven Matz earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 1 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yohel Pozo in the win.
Chicago got a 0.1-inning outing from Drew Pomeranz in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Michael Busch had 3 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
St. Louis enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-9 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Helsley who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.