mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 6-3 to Washington - Recap
Carson Kelly swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs but it wasn't enough as Nationals defeated Chicago 6-3 at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +155 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Washington got 1 innings from Mason Thompson, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 1. Mason Thompson earned the victory, while the Nationals got 3 RBIs from Josh Bell in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nico Hoerner in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Jose A. Ferrer who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Washington takes its act on the road to face Miami looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Atlanta.