mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 5-3 to Pittsburgh - Recap
Pittsburgh moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 5-3 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +190 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Pittsburgh got 1 innings from Chris Stratton, who gave up 1 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 0. earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Adam Frazier in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Rex Brothers worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Anthony Rizzo in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 9 hits, while Chicago only had 2.
Richard Rodriguez pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.