mlb Game Recap
JT Brubaker Earns Win in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game
Chicago dropped a 6-2 decision at PNC Park on Thursday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher JT Brubaker.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +151 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.5.
Pittsburgh got 1 innings from Nik Turley, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. JT Brubaker earned the victory, while the Pirates got 3 RBIs from Bryan Reynolds in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Craig Kimbrel worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Victor Caratini in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Cincinnati. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Louis.