mlb Game Recap
Michael Tonkin vs Ryan Borucki Tilt Ends in Pittsburgh 7-6 Win
Pittsburgh got a 7-6 victory over Atlanta on Monday, with earning the victory and helping Pirates moneyline bettors cash out.
Pittsburgh won as a +250 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jared Triolo in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Michael Tonkin worked 2.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Austin Riley in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-9 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.