mlb Game Recap
Jake Bird Tagged With Loss in Rockies-Pirates Match
Colorado dropped a 8-3 decision at Coors Field on Sunday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tyler Beede.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +145 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 12.
Tyler Beede earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jake Marisnick in the win.
Colorado's starting pitcher Robert Stephenson worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from C.J. Cron in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 16-9 advantage in hits.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Miami. Colorado, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.