mlb Game Recap
Chicago Tops Pittsburgh 9-0 - Recap
Pittsburgh was unable to break through against the Chicago pitching staff, losing 9-0 on Thursday at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -106 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Justin Steele earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Sergio Alcantara in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Shelby Miller worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Colin Moran in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 13-6 in the game.
Chicago heads into a battle against St. Louis. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.