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Game Wrap - Chicago 14-5 Victors Over Pirates

Chicago had a 5-RBI day from Alfonso Rivas on Wednesday at PNC Park as the Cubs defeated Pittsburgh 14-5 in baseball action.

Chicago won as a -137 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.

Keegan Thompson earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Alfonso Rivas in the win.

Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff worked 4.1 innings, giving up 10 hits and 10 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Bryan Reynolds in a losing cause.

Chicago outhit their counterparts 13-5 in the game.