mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Downed 6-5 By Chicago - Shelby Miller Takes Loss
Pittsburgh got a 2-HR day from Anthony Alford on Friday at Wrigley Field but Chicago still managed to defeat Pittsburgh 6-5 in baseball action.
Chicago won as a -147 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Trevor Megill earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Michael Hermosillo in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Shelby Miller in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Anthony Alford had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 11 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 7.
The game was closed out by Rowan Wick who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.