mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Pittsburgh Final: 9-0 - Recap
Chicago got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 9-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday at PNC Park.
Chicago was favored by -150 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Shota Imanaga earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Carson Kelly in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 4.2-inning outing from Andrew Heaney in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 3 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Joey Bart had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 13 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 7.