mlb Game Recap
Luis Garcia vs Justin Steele Battle Sees Los Angeles Fall 5-1
Los Angeles dropped a 5-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Friday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Justin Steele.
The Cubs were a -198 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.5.
Justin Steele earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 9 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Los Angeles's starting pitcher Luis Garcia worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Taylor Ward in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 9-2 in the game.