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Jameson Taillon Tagged With Loss in Guardians-Cubs Match

Chicago dropped a 6-1 decision at Progressive Field on Wednesday as Cleveland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Alex Cobb.

Cleveland was favored by -135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.

Cleveland got 5.2 innings from Alex Cobb, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 3. Alex Cobb earned the victory, while the Guardians got 3 RBIs from Andres Gimenez in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Jameson Taillon worked 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Cody Bellinger in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Cleveland as they had 7 hits, while Chicago only had 5.

Cleveland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.