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Game Wrap - Chicago 8-3 Victors Over Nationals

Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Wednesday courtesy of a 8-3 win against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.

Chicago got 6 innings from Kyle Hendricks, who gave up 1 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 5. earned the victory, while the Cubs got 4 RBIs from Nico Hoerner in the win.

Washington's starting pitcher Trevor Williams worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Luis Garcia in a losing cause.

Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-10 advantage in hits.

Next game, Chicago takes its act home to face St. Louis looking for another win. For Washington, they head home to face San Francisco.