mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati Game Final 2-0 - Paul Skenes Earns Win
Aroldis Chapman led Pittsburgh to a shutout performance against Cincinnati 2-0 on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were rewarded as -110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Paul Skenes earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Oneil Cruz in the win.
Cincinnati got a 1-inning outing from Buck Farmer in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Jonathan India had 2 hits in the loss for the Reds.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-3 advantage in hits.
Aroldis Chapman pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act home to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Cincinnati, they head on the road to face Cleveland.