mlb Game Recap
Recap - Atlanta Defeats Chicago 7-6
Atlanta got 1 innings of work from Brad Hand en route to a 7-6 victory over Chicago on Tuesday at Truist Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -140 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Brad Hand earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Cody Bellinger in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 13-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Raisel Iglesias who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.