mlb Game Recap
Chicago Tops Pittsburgh 11-3 - Recap
Pittsburgh got a 2-HR day from Jack Suwinski on Tuesday at Wrigley Field but Chicago still managed to defeat Pittsburgh 11-3 in baseball action.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -124 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Jameson Taillon earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Ian Happ in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1.2-inning outing from Rob Zastryzny in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Jack Suwinski had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-7 advantage in hits.