mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Recap - Cardinals Over Cubs 8-4
Chicago dropped a 8-4 decision at Busch Stadium on Saturday as St. Louis legged out a win behind winning pitcher Adam Wainwright.
St. Louis won as a -220 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Adam Wainwright earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 9 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yadier Molina in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 2.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 7 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Franmil Reyes in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 10-9 in the game.