mlb Game Recap
Recap - Chicago Defeats Atlanta 6-4
Atlanta dropped a 6-4 decision at Wrigley Field on Sunday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Justin Steele.
The Cubs were a +115 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Justin Steele earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Charlie Morton worked 4.1 innings, giving up 4 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Ozzie Albies in a losing cause.
Atlanta outhit their counterparts 10-7 in the game.
Adbert Alzolay pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Chicago heads into a battle against New York. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.