mlb Game Recap
Adbert Alzolay Earns Win in Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game
Chicago used a 2-HR day from Matt Duffy on Sunday at Wrigley Field as the Cubs defeated Pittsburgh 11-8 in baseball action.
Chicago won as a -145 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Adbert Alzolay earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Matt Duffy in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1.2-inning outing from Anthony Banda in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Bryan Reynolds had 4 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 13 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 10.
The game was closed out by Rowan Wick who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 2 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Chicago heads into a battle against Cincinnati. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.