mlb Game Recap
Spencer Turnbull Earns Win in Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game
Detroit grabbed a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday, as Spencer Turnbull was credited with a win at Comerica Park.
Bettors who backed the Tigers were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.
Spencer Turnbull earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Willi Castro in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Clay Holmes worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Colin Moran in a losing cause.
Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-3 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Gregory Soto who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.