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Pittsburgh Tops Colorado 5-3 - Recap

Colorado dropped a 5-3 decision at PNC Park on Sunday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Luis Ortiz.

Pittsburgh won as a -160 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7 were rewarded at the payout window.

Pittsburgh got 1 innings from Aroldis Chapman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Luis Ortiz earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Oneil Cruz in the win.

Colorado got a 1.1-inning outing from Tyler Kinley in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Elias Diaz had 2 hits in the loss for the Rockies.

The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 9 hits, while Colorado only had 7.

David Bednar pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.

Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Los Angeles. Colorado, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Francisco.