mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Pittsburgh 7-6 Victors Over Phillies
Pittsburgh grabbed a 7-6 win over Philadelphia on Saturday, as Quinn Priester was credited with a win at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +161 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Quinn Priester earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 6, and allowing 5 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Endy Rodriguez in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Aaron Nola worked 4.2 innings, giving up 9 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Bryson Stott in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-8 advantage in hits.
David Bednar pitched the final 1.2 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.