mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Pittsburgh 8-5 Victors Over Reds
Cincinnati dropped a 8-5 decision at Great American Ball Park on Saturday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Heath Hembree.
Pittsburgh was favored by -125 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Pittsburgh got 0.2 innings from Heath Hembree, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Heath Hembree earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Yoshi Tsutsugo in the win.
Cincinnati got a 1.1-inning outing from Jeff Hoffman in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Brandon Drury had 3 hits in the loss for the Reds.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 13 hits, while Cincinnati only had 7.
David Bednar pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.