mlb Game Recap
Recap - Chicago Defeats Pittsburgh 14-10
Chicago's Christian Bethancourt was a wrecking crew on Wednesday, driving in 7 runs to lead the Cubs to a 14-10 result against Pittsburgh.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as +145 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Chicago got 2 innings from Drew Smyly, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 5. Porter Hodge earned the victory, while the Cubs got 7 RBIs from Christian Bethancourt in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Aroldis Chapman worked 1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Rowdy Tellez in a losing cause.
Chicago heads into a battle against Washington. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.