mlb Game Recap
Braxton Ashcraft Earns Win in Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets Game
New York dropped a 9-2 decision at PNC Park on Saturday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Braxton Ashcraft.
The Pirates were a +115 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.5.
Pittsburgh got 1.2 innings from Dennis Santana, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Braxton Ashcraft earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Ke'Bryan Hayes in the win.
New York got a 1-inning outing from Paul Blackburn in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 0 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Brandon Nimmo had 2 hits in the loss for the Mets.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-10 advantage in hits.