mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers Recap - Pirates Over Brewers 1-0
Pittsburgh got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 1-0 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday at American Family Field.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Paul Skenes earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 11, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Yasmani Grandal in the win.
Milwaukee got a 6.1-inning outing from Aaron Civale in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 2 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Garrett Mitchell had 1 hits in the loss for the Brewers.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-2 advantage in hits.
Aroldis Chapman pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Chicago. Milwaukee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.