mlb Game Recap
Kyle Hendricks vs Derek Holland Battle Sees Pittsburgh Fall 8-2
Chicago got a 8-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday, with Kyle Hendricks earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.
The Cubs were a -165 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.
Chicago got 6 innings from Kyle Hendricks, who gave up 1 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 6. Kyle Hendricks earned the victory, while the Cubs got 3 RBIs from Javier Baez in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 5-inning outing from Derek Holland in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Anthony Alford had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-8 advantage in hits.