Chicago Cubs defeat Texas Rangers 7-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 8, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 7, Texas Rangers 1
The Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Globe Life Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 8 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ben Brown (Chicago Cubs): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Kumar Rocker (Texas Rangers): 3.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Justin Foscue (Texas Rangers): 1-for-2, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 27-12 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 9-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 12 times, with 1 push. That made it ten straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
This result left the Texas Rangers 17-21 in the 2026 regular season (7-9 at home, 10-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 20 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Texas Rangers.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Texas Rangers on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Next for the Texas Rangers: the Chicago Cubs at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.