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Pittsburgh vs Atlanta Game Final 6-4 - Richard Rodriguez Earns Win

Pittsburgh needed extra innings to claim victory on Thursday, scoring late against Atlanta for a 6-4 final at Truist Park.

Pittsburgh was an underdog by +183 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.

Pittsburgh got 1 innings from Chris Stratton, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Richard Rodriguez earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Jacob Stallings in the win.

Atlanta's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Dansby Swanson in a losing cause.

Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-8 advantage in hits.