mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Ends in 8-3 Cubs Victory - Recap
Pittsburgh pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Seiya Suzuki and it cost them dearly in a 8-3 loss on Thursday at PNC Park.
Chicago was an underdog by +105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Chicago got 1 innings from Ryan Pressly, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Colin Rea earned the victory, while the Cubs got 3 RBIs from Seiya Suzuki in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Joey Wentz worked 1.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Enmanuel Valdez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 11 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 5.
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head home to face San Diego.