mlb Game Recap
Chicago Tops Milwaukee 6-5 - Recap
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 11 as Milwaukee was handed a 6-5 defeat against Chicago on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Erich Uelmen earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Willson Contreras in the win.
Milwaukee got a 1.1-inning outing from Taylor Rogers in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Willy Adames had 2 hits in the loss for the Brewers.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 8 hits, while Milwaukee only had 4.