mlb Game Recap
Adrian Houser vs Chris Stratton Tilt Ends in Pittsburgh 8-7 Win
Milwaukee pitchers gave up 3 home runs to Michael Perez and it cost them dearly in a 8-7 loss on Thursday at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh won as a +118 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
JT Brubaker earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Michael Perez in the win.
Milwaukee's starting pitcher Adrian Houser worked 2.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Andrew McCutchen in a losing cause.
Milwaukee enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-11 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Yerry De Los Santos who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.