mlb Game Recap
New York Downed 3-2 By Pittsburgh - Carlos Rodon Takes Loss
New York wasted a 10K-effort from Carlos Rodon and fell 3-2 on Sunday against Pittsburgh at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +142 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Ryan Borucki earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 0.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Miguel Andujar in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Carlos Rodon worked 6.2 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 10 in the loss. They got 1 hits from DJ LeMahieu in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-4 advantage in hits.
David Bednar pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Chicago. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.