mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Milwaukee 7-5 Victors Over Pirates
Pittsburgh dropped a 7-5 decision at PNC Park on Thursday as Milwaukee legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jared Koenig.
Milwaukee was favored by -140 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Jared Koenig earned the victory for the Brewers, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Gary Sanchez in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Aroldis Chapman worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Bryan Reynolds in a losing cause.
Milwaukee outhit their counterparts 12-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Trevor Megill who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Milwaukee looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track at San Francisco.