mlb Game Recap
Tagged With Loss in Pirates-Nationals Match
Washington dropped a 5-3 decision at PNC Park on Sunday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Heath Hembree.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went PUSH the consensus closing total of 8.
Pittsburgh got 4 innings from Jose Quintana, who gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 2. Heath Hembree earned the victory, while the Pirates got 1 RBIs from Ben Gamel in the win.
Washington got a 0.1-inning outing from Steve Cishek in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Josh Bell had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 7 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 8.
The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Pittsburgh looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Washington will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arizona.