mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 9-5 Against Cleveland - Game Recap
Chicago dropped a 9-5 decision at Rate Field on Friday as Cleveland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tanner Bibee.
Cleveland was favored by -135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Tanner Bibee earned the victory for the Guardians, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing 5 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Carlos Santana in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Aaron Civale worked 3.1 innings, giving up 8 hits and 9 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Corey Julks in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Cleveland as they had 10 hits, while Chicago only had 9.