mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Arizona 6-2 Victors Over Cubs
Chicago pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Tommy Pham and it cost them dearly in a 6-2 loss on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
The Diamondbacks were a +135 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Ryne Nelson earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Ketel Marte in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Keegan Thompson worked 2.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nico Hoerner in a losing cause.
Arizona enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Paul Sewald who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.