mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Game Ends in 1-0 Phillies Victory - Recap
Matt Strahm led Philadelphia to a shutout performance against Pittsburgh 1-0 on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia was an underdog by -105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Mick Abel earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Brandon Marsh in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Paul Skenes worked 8 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Alexander Canario in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-3 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Jordan Romano who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Colorado. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cincinnati.