mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Pittsburgh Final: 4-2 - Recap
Chicago got 7 innings of work from Keegan Thompson en route to a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -190 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Keegan Thompson earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Tyler Beede worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Kevin Newman in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 10-4 in the game.
Mychal Givens pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against San Francisco. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.