mlb Game Recap
San Diego Padres Chicago Cubs Game Ends in 7-1 Cubs Victory - Recap
San Diego dropped a 7-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Saturday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Matthew Boyd.
Chicago was favored by -120 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Matthew Boyd earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Carson Kelly in the win.
San Diego's starting pitcher Wandy Peralta worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Luis Arraez in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 11-8 in the game.