mlb Game Recap
Chris Bassitt Tagged With Loss in Mets-Cubs Match
New York dropped a 5-2 decision at Citi Field on Monday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Javier Assad.
The Cubs were a +240 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.
Javier Assad earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Rafael Ortega in the win.
New York got a 1.1-inning outing from Tommy Hunter in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Eduardo Escobar had 2 hits in the loss for the Mets.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.