mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - New York 14-2 Victors Over Pirates
It wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and New York made sure they came out on the winning end on Wednesday, grabbing a 14-2 victory over Pittsburgh at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees were a -280 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Luis Severino earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Oswaldo Cabrera in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Chase De Jong worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Rodolfo Castro in a losing cause.
New York outhit their counterparts 11-4 in the game.
New York looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Boston. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chicago.