mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Arizona 3-0 Victors Over Cubs
Arizona got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 3-0 victory over Chicago on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Diamondbacks were rewarded as -128 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Zac Gallen earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 6, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Corbin Carroll in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Miguel Amaya in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Arizona as they had 6 hits, while Chicago only had 4.
Paul Sewald pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.