mlb Game Recap
Zach Thompson Tagged With Loss in Pirates-Cardinals Match
St. Louis got 7 innings of work from Adam Wainwright en route to a 5-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as -139 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Adam Wainwright earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yadier Molina in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 0.1-inning outing from Heath Hembree in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Michael Chavis had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored St. Louis as they had 10 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 7.
Giovanny Gallegos pitched the final 1.2 innings for the save. He struck out 5 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.