mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 6-5 to Milwaukee - Recap
Chicago dropped a 6-5 decision at Wrigley Field on Sunday as Milwaukee legged out a win behind winning pitcher .
Bettors who backed the Brewers were rewarded as +110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Milwaukee got 5 innings from Josh Lindblom, who gave up 5 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 8. earned the victory, while the Brewers got 3 RBIs from Keston Hiura in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Jon Lester worked 6 innings, giving up 9 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Steven Souza Jr. in a losing cause.
Milwaukee outhit their counterparts 12-4 in the game.
The game was closed out by Josh Hader who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Milwaukee takes its act on the road to face Minnesota looking for another win. For Chicago, they head home to face St. Louis.