mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia vs Chicago Final: 8-2 - Recap
Chicago dropped a 8-2 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday as Philadelphia legged out a win behind winning pitcher Aaron Nola.
The Phillies were a -300 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Aaron Nola earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bryce Harper in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Michael Kopech worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Eloy Jimenez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 11 hits, while Chicago only had 4.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act on the road to face Cincinnati looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Minnesota.