mlb Game Recap
Scott Effross Tagged With Loss in Pirates-Cubs Match
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 10 as Chicago was handed a 8-7 defeat against Pittsburgh on Thursday at PNC Park.
The Pirates were a -105 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Chris Stratton earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ke'Bryan Hayes in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher David Robertson worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Nico Hoerner in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 11-9 in the game.
Pittsburgh looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Tampa Bay. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Louis.