mlb Game Recap
Recap - Chicago Defeats Pittsburgh 5-4
Chicago needed extra innings to claim victory on Sunday, scoring late against Pittsburgh for a 5-4 final at PNC Park.
Chicago was favored by -114 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went PUSH the consensus closing total of 9.
Chicago got 5 innings from Kyle Hendricks, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 5. Hector Neris earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Christopher Morel in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Aroldis Chapman worked 0.2 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Connor Joe in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Adbert Alzolay who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Chicago heads into a battle against Atlanta. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.