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Chicago Tops Chicago 7-6 - Recap
Andrew Benintendi swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs but it wasn't enough as Cubs defeated Chicago 7-6 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The Cubs were a -150 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Chicago got 0.2 innings from Drew Smyly, who gave up 1 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 0. Jameson Taillon earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Cody Bellinger in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Chad Kuhl in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Nicky Lopez had 3 hits in the loss for the White Sox.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 16 hits, while Chicago only had 14.
Hector Neris pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.