mlb Game Recap
Recap - Pittsburgh Defeats Detroit 7-2
Pittsburgh got 1 innings of work from Zach Thompson en route to a 7-2 victory over Detroit on Wednesday at Comerica Park.
The Pirates were a +120 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Pittsburgh got 5 innings from Jose Quintana, who gave up 2 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 3. Zach Thompson earned the victory, while the Pirates got 3 RBIs from Daniel Vogelbach in the win.
Detroit got a 1-inning outing from Drew Hutchison in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 3 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Jeimer Candelario had 2 hits in the loss for the Tigers.
Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 11-8 in the game.
David Bednar pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Pittsburgh looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cincinnati. Detroit will aim to get back on the winning track at Houston.