mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Pittsburgh 4-2 Victors Over Cubs
Pittsburgh got a 4-2 victory over Chicago on Friday, with earning the victory and helping Pirates moneyline bettors cash out.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +155 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Roberto Perez in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Nico Hoerner in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 8 hits, while Chicago only had 7.
Chris Stratton pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.