mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Chicago 7-2 Victors Over Pirates
Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 7-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were a -150 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.
Marcus Stroman earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Rob Zastryzny in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Jason Delay had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 12 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 6.
Chicago heads into a battle against Baltimore. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.