mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Tops Pittsburgh 6-5 - Recap
Atlanta got a 6-5 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday, with Pierce Johnson earning the victory and helping Braves moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -300 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Atlanta got 2.2 innings from Collin McHugh, who gave up 1 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 4. Pierce Johnson earned the victory, while the Braves got 2 RBIs from Ozzie Albies in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Angel Perdomo worked 1.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Ke'Bryan Hayes in a losing cause.
Atlanta outhit their counterparts 15-10 in the game.
Raisel Iglesias pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.