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Heath Hembree vs David Robertson Tilt Ends in Pittsburgh 4-3 Win

Pittsburgh grabbed a 4-3 win over Chicago on Sunday, as Dillon Peters was credited with a win at Wrigley Field.

Pittsburgh was an underdog by +141 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 10.

Dillon Peters earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 2.2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Kevin Newman in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher David Robertson worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Frank Schwindel in a losing cause.

Chicago outhit their counterparts 10-6 in the game.

The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.

Pittsburgh looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.