mlb Game Recap< BACK

Jared Jones Tagged With Loss in Pirates-Cubs Match

Chicago got a 7-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday, with Ben Brown earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.

Chicago won as a +115 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7 were rewarded at the payout window.

Ben Brown earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 3.2 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Nick Madrigal in the win.

Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Josh Fleming in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Oneil Cruz had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.

Chicago outhit their counterparts 14-7 in the game.