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Sam Hentges Earns Win in Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians Game

The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 10 as Chicago was handed a 8-6 defeat against Cleveland on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Cleveland won as a -108 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Sam Hentges earned the victory for the Guardians, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andres Gimenez in the win.

Chicago got a 5-inning outing from Jameson Taillon in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 0 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Christopher Morel had 3 hits in the loss for the Cubs.

Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.

Cleveland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Atlanta. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at Milwaukee.