mlb Game Recap
New York Tops Chicago 8-5 - Recap
Chicago struck out 11 times against Nolan McLean in losing 8-5 to New York on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
New York was favored by -120 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Nolan McLean earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 11, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Brett Baty in the win.
Chicago got a 1.1-inning outing from Drew Pomeranz in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Seiya Suzuki had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
New York outhit their counterparts 10-7 in the game.
The game was closed out by Edwin Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
New York heads into a battle against Miami. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Louis.