mlb Game Recap
Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Wrap - Pittsburgh Wins 6-4
Pittsburgh got a 6-4 victory over Miami on Tuesday, with Joey Wentz earning the victory and helping Pirates moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as -160 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Joey Wentz earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 2.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Andrew McCutchen in the win.
Miami got a 5-inning outing from Adam Oller in the loss. He gave up 6 earned runs, 3 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Jhonny Pereda had 3 hits in the loss for the Marlins.
Miami enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Aroldis Chapman who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 3 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.