mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Pittsburgh Game Final 3-2 - Hayden Wesneski Earns Win
Chicago got a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday, with Hayden Wesneski earning the victory and helping Cubs moneyline bettors cash out.
Chicago was an underdog by +102 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Chicago got 2.1 innings from Mark Leiter Jr., who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 4. Hayden Wesneski earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Christopher Morel in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Robert Stephenson in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Bryan Reynolds had 3 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Mark Leiter Jr. who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 2 walks and fanned 4 batters to earn the save.