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Detroit Tops Pittsburgh 11-5 - Recap

Detroit moneyline bettors cashed on Saturday courtesy of a 11-5 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Detroit won as a +125 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Ivan Nova earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 3, and allowing 6 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Miguel Cabrera in the win.

Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Derek Holland worked 5 innings, giving up 13 hits and 9 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Kevin Newman in a losing cause.

Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 16-9 advantage in hits.