mlb Game Recap
Chicago Tops New York 6-3 - Recap
New York dropped a 6-3 decision at Citi Field on Wednesday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Drew Smyly.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +170 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Chicago got 5 innings from Drew Smyly, who gave up 1 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 5. Drew Smyly earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Yan Gomes 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 Tomas Nido had 2 hits in the loss for the Mets.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 7 hits, while Chicago only had 8.
The game was closed out by Mark Leiter Jr. who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Chicago takes its act home to face Colorado looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Pittsburgh.