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Chicago vs Pittsburgh Final: 3-2 - Recap

Chicago grabbed a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Monday, as Mychal Givens was credited with a win at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs were a -145 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.

Mychal Givens earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Nico Hoerner in the win.

Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ke'Bryan Hayes in a losing cause.

Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.

Scott Effross pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.