mlb Game Recap
Chicago Drops Chicago 7-6 - Match Report
Chicago got 1 innings of work from Luke Little en route to a 7-6 victory over Chicago on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -300 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Luke Little earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Chris Flexen worked 5 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Lenyn Sosa in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 9-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Hector Neris who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.