mlb Game Recap
New York Downed 7-4 By Pittsburgh - Jose Butto Takes Loss
New York dropped a 7-4 decision at Citi Field on Tuesday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Colin Selby.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +131 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Pittsburgh got 1 innings from David Bednar, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Colin Selby earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Jason Delay in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Brooks Raley worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Brandon Nimmo in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 9 hits, while New York only had 7.
The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.