mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Tops Chicago 6-5 - Recap
Pittsburgh moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 6-5 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +149 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.
Tyler Anderson earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Wilmer Difo in the win.
Chicago got a 5-inning outing from Kyle Hendricks in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 9 hits in his time on the mound, while Joc Pederson had 3 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Richard Rodriguez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act home to face Cincinnati looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Cleveland.