mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Falls 2-1 to Philadelphia - Recap
Pittsburgh struck out 11 times against Zack Wheeler in losing 2-1 to Philadelphia on Friday at PNC Park.
Philadelphia was favored by -160 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Zack Wheeler earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 11, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Ryan Borucki worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Josh Palacios in a losing cause.
Philadelphia enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.
Craig Kimbrel pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.