mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Chicago 5-1 Victors Over Pirates
Pittsburgh dropped a 5-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Saturday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jake Arrieta.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -157 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 11.
Jake Arrieta earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Kris Bryant in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Michael Feliz worked 0.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Erik Gonzalez in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 7-6 in the game.