mlb Game Recap
Recap - Chicago Defeats Pittsburgh 7-6
Chicago got 1 innings of work from Scott Effross en route to a 7-6 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were a -150 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Chicago got 1 innings from Rex Brothers, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 2. Scott Effross earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Frank Schwindel in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 2-inning outing from Chasen Shreve in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Anthony Alford had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.