mlb Game Recap
Chris Stratton vs Wade LeBlanc Tilt Ends in Pittsburgh 8-2 Win
St. Louis dropped a 8-2 decision at Busch Stadium on Thursday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Chad Kuhl.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +141 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Chad Kuhl earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Bryan Reynolds in the win.
St. Louis got a 2.1-inning outing from Wade LeBlanc in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 0 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Dylan Carlson had 2 hits in the loss for the Cardinals.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-4 advantage in hits.