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Chris Stratton vs Oliver Perez Tilt Ends in Cleveland 4-3 Win

Pittsburgh dropped a 4-3 decision at Progressive Field on Friday as Cleveland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Adam Plutko.

The Indians were a -225 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.

Adam Plutko earned the victory for the Indians, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Jordan Luplow in the win.

Pittsburgh got a 1.2-inning outing from Chris Stratton in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Adam Frazier had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.

Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 6-4 in the game.