mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians Game Ends in 7-1 Cubs Victory - Recap
Chicago got a 7-1 victory over Cleveland on Tuesday, with Jon Lester earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.
Chicago was favored by -109 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Jon Lester earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Jason Heyward in the win.
Cleveland's starting pitcher Oliver Perez worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Franmil Reyes in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-4 advantage in hits.