mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Downed 8-1 By Chicago - JT Brubaker Takes Loss
James McCann swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 4 runs as his White Sox defeated Pittsburgh 8-1 at PNC Park.
The White Sox were a -155 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 9.
Dane Dunning earned the victory for the White Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from James McCann in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Nick Tropeano worked 3 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Adam Frazier in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-4 advantage in hits.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Detroit. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track at Kansas City.