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Derek Law vs Robert Stephenson Tilt Ends in Pittsburgh 4-2 Win

Cincinnati dropped a 4-2 decision at PNC Park on Friday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mitch Keller.

The Pirates were a -143 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.

Mitch Keller earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Mark Mathias in the win.

Cincinnati got a 1-inning outing from Derek Law in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while TJ Friedl had 1 hits in the loss for the Reds.

Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-5 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.