mlb Game Recap
Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh Game Final 8-5 - Carlos Rodriguez Earns Win
Pittsburgh pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Christian Yelich and it cost them dearly in a 8-5 loss on Thursday at PNC Park.
Milwaukee won as a -115 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Carlos Rodriguez earned the victory for the Brewers, throwing 3.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 4, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Christian Yelich in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Ryan Borucki in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Bryan Reynolds had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored Milwaukee as they had 10 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 9.
The game was closed out by Trevor Megill who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.