mlb Game Recap
San Francisco vs Chicago Game Final 5-2 - Justin Verlander Earns Win
San Francisco grabbed a 5-2 win over Chicago on Tuesday, as Justin Verlander was credited with a win at Oracle Park.
Bettors who backed the Giants were rewarded as +125 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Giants, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Matt Chapman in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Pete Crow-Armstrong in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.
The game was closed out by Ryan Walker who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.