mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 8-5 Against Kansas City - Game Recap
Kansas City grabbed a 8-5 win over Chicago on Monday, as Chris Stratton was credited with a win at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as -179 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Chris Stratton earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Bobby Witt Jr. in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Chris Flexen worked 6 innings, giving up 9 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Luis Robert Jr. in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 15-11 advantage in hits.
James McArthur pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.