mlb Game Recap
Javier Assad Earns Win in Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Game
It wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and Chicago made sure they came out on the winning end on Tuesday, grabbing a 12-2 victory over Colorado at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were a -182 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Chicago got 2 innings from Jose Cuas, who gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 1. Javier Assad earned the victory, while the Cubs got 3 RBIs from Garrett Cooper in the win.
Colorado's starting pitcher Kyle Freeland worked 3.1 innings, giving up 9 hits and 7 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Charlie Blackmon in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-7 advantage in hits.