mlb Game Recap
Drew Smyly vs Cory Abbott Battle Sees Washington Fall 5-1
Chicago grabbed a 5-1 win over Washington on Monday, as Drew Smyly was credited with a win at Nationals Park.
Chicago was favored by -128 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Drew Smyly earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.
Washington got a 2-inning outing from Cory Abbott in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Dominic Smith had 3 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 10-6 in the game.