mlb Game Recap
Clay Holmes vs Craig Kimbrel Battle Sees Pittsburgh Fall 3-2
Pittsburgh dropped a 3-2 decision at Wrigley Field on Saturday as Chicago legged out a win behind winning pitcher Keegan Thompson.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Chicago got 1 innings from Craig Kimbrel, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Keegan Thompson earned the victory, while the Cubs got 1 RBIs from Willson Contreras in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 0.1-inning outing from Clay Holmes in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Adam Frazier had 3 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 7-5 in the game.
The game was closed out by Craig Kimbrel who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.