mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Wrap - Chicago Wins 8-3
Chicago moneyline bettors cashed on Wednesday courtesy of a 8-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Cubs were a -120 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.
Kyle Hendricks earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 3, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Nico Hoerner in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 5.2-inning outing from Rich Hill in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Connor Joe had 1 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 8-2 in the game.
Chicago looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against St. Louis. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami.