mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 5-0 By Pittsburgh - Kyle Hendricks Takes Loss
David Bednar led Pittsburgh to a shutout performance against Chicago 5-0 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Pittsburgh was favored by -125 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Paul Skenes earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 4, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jared Triolo in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Drew Smyly in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Dansby Swanson had 1 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 8 hits, while Chicago only had 5.