mlb Game Recap
Yadier Molina vs Anthony Banda Battle Sees Pittsburgh Fall 18-4
St. Louis scored early and often on Sunday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 18-4 win over Pittsburgh.
St. Louis won as a -157 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Angel Rondon earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Albert Pujols in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Anthony Banda worked 1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Michael Chavis in a losing cause.
St. Louis enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 20-8 advantage in hits.
St. Louis heads into a battle against Toronto. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Colorado.