mlb Game Recap
Chicago Drops Washington 7-6 - Match Report
Chicago got a 7-6 victory over Washington on Thursday, with Ethan Roberts earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.
Chicago won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ethan Roberts earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Cody Bellinger in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Patrick Corbin worked 4.1 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 4 hits from CJ Abrams in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 12 hits, while Chicago only had 13.
The game was closed out by Porter Hodge who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.