Pittsburgh vs Houston Game Final 7-3 - Charlie Morton Earns Win
Pittsburgh got a 7-3 victory over Houston on Wednesday, with Charlie Morton earning the victory and helping Pirates moneyline bettors cash out.
Pittsburgh was an underdog by +100 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Charlie Morton earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Neil Walker in the win.
Houston got a 5-inning outing from J.A. Happ in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 4 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Michael Bourn had 3 hits in the loss for the Astros.
Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 14-12 in the game.
Joel Hanrahan pitched the final 2/3 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.