mlb Game Recap
Arizona Tops Chicago 7-1 - Recap
Chicago dropped a 7-1 decision at Chase Field on Friday as Arizona legged out a win behind winning pitcher Ryne Nelson.
Bettors who backed the Diamondbacks were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Ryne Nelson earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Tucker Barnhart in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Chris Flexen worked 3.1 innings, giving up 9 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Paul DeJong in a losing cause.
Arizona outhit their counterparts 10-8 in the game.