mlb Game Recap
Matt Strahm vs Aroldis Chapman Battle Sees Philadelphia Fall 4-1
Philadelphia dropped a 4-1 decision at PNC Park on Saturday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Luis Ortiz.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +135 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Luis Ortiz earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Oneil Cruz in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Matt Strahm worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Nick Castellanos in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-4 advantage in hits.