mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Wrap - Chicago Wins 4-2
Chicago got a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday, with Jake Arrieta earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -152 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Chicago got 1.2 innings from Craig Kimbrel, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 3. Jake Arrieta earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Javier Baez in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Tyler Anderson worked 5.1 innings, giving up 10 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Gregory Polanco in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 11-7 in the game.
The game was closed out by Craig Kimbrel who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.