mlb Game Recap
Milwaukee Drops Chicago 9-5 - Match Report
Milwaukee pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Patrick Wisdom but still escaped with a 9-5 victory on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Milwaukee was an underdog by +115 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Eric Lauer earned the victory for the Brewers, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jesse Winker in the win.
Chicago got a 4-inning outing from Jameson Taillon in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Nico Hoerner had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Milwaukee enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-9 advantage in hits.
Milwaukee looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at Cincinnati.