mlb Game Recap
San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Game Ends in 7-6 Giants Victory - Recap
San Francisco got 1 innings of work from Luke Jackson en route to a 7-6 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Giants were rewarded as +150 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Luke Jackson earned the victory for the Giants, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Matt Chapman in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 0.2-inning outing from Aroldis Chapman in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Bryan Reynolds had 3 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
San Francisco enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-9 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Tyler Rogers who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
San Francisco looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Atlanta.