mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox Wrap - Chicago Wins 5-4
Andrew Benintendi swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 4 runs but it wasn't enough as Cubs defeated Chicago 5-4 at Rate Field.
Chicago was favored by -184 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Chicago got 0.2 innings from Drew Pomeranz, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 1. Ben Brown earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Tyler Alexander worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Andrew Benintendi in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.
Daniel Palencia pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Chicago heads into a battle against Philadelphia. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.