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Max Scherzer Earns Win in Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs Game

Toronto grabbed a 2-1 win over Chicago on Thursday, as Max Scherzer was credited with a win at Rogers Centre.

The Blue Jays were a +100 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.

Toronto got 7 innings from Max Scherzer, who gave up 1 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 3. Max Scherzer earned the victory, while the Blue Jays got 2 RBIs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the win.

Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Drew Pomeranz in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Nico Hoerner had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.

Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-3 advantage in hits.

Jeff Hoffman pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.

Next game, Toronto takes its act home to face Texas looking for another win. For Chicago, they head home to face Pittsburgh.