mlb Game Recap
John Curtiss vs Caleb Ferguson Tilt Ends in Pittsburgh 6-0 Win
Pittsburgh didn't allow Arizona to get on track at the plate, mowing them down for a 6-0 shutout win and a trip to the pay window for bettors on Sunday.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as -145 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Paul Skenes earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ke'Bryan Hayes in the win.
Arizona got a 1-inning outing from John Curtiss in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Jake McCarthy had 2 hits in the loss for the Diamondbacks.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 9 hits, while Arizona only had 5.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against San Francisco. Arizona, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.