mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 5-3 By Pittsburgh - Takes Loss
Pittsburgh moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 5-3 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as +120 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Pittsburgh got 1 innings from Aroldis Chapman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Jalen Beeks earned the victory, while the Pirates got 3 RBIs from Bryan Reynolds in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Shawn Armstrong worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ian Happ in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 8 hits, while Chicago only had 6.
The game was closed out by Dennis Santana who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.