mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 2-1 By Pittsburgh - Kyle Hendricks Takes Loss
Chicago dropped a 2-1 decision at PNC Park on Friday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Mitch Keller.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by -101 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Pittsburgh got 8 innings from Mitch Keller, who gave up 0 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 6. Mitch Keller earned the victory, while the Pirates got 1 RBIs from Andrew McCutchen 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 Ian Happ had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 7-5 in the game.
The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.