mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Chicago Final: 3-1 - Recap
Chicago dropped a 3-1 decision at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Porter Hodge.
Chicago won as a -210 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Porter Hodge earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Miguel Amaya in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Dominic Leone worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Korey Lee in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
Hector Neris pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Chicago takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Cleveland.