mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Pittsburgh Final: 8-7 - Recap
Chicago needed extra innings to claim victory on Tuesday, scoring late against Pittsburgh for a 8-7 final at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -170 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Jeremy Jeffress earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Chris Stratton in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Colin Moran had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-10 advantage in hits.