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New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates Wrap - Pittsburgh Wins 8-2

Pittsburgh moneyline bettors cashed on Tuesday courtesy of a 8-2 win against the New York Mets at PNC Park.

Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +185 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.

Mitch Keller earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Oneil Cruz in the win.

New York's starting pitcher Tommy Hunter worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from James McCann in a losing cause.

Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-7 advantage in hits.