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Chicago Downed 11-5 By Boston - Justin Steele Takes Loss

Boston had a 6-RBI day from Masataka Yoshida on Sunday at Wrigley Field as the Red Sox defeated Chicago 11-5 in baseball action.

Boston won as a +130 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.

Kutter Crawford earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 4, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 6 RBIs from Masataka Yoshida in the win.

Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Tucker Barnhart in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Mike Tauchman had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.

Boston outhit their counterparts 14-5 in the game.

Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Oakland. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.