Houston Falls 5-4 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap

Houston Falls 5-4 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap

Pittsburgh used a 2-HR day from Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday at PNC Park as the Pirates defeated Houston 5-4 in baseball action.

Pittsburgh won as a -138 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Pittsburgh got 3 2/3 innings from Brian Burres, who gave up 4 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 2. Tony Watson earned the victory, while the Pirates got 4 RBIs from Andrew McCutchen in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher J.A. Happ worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Matt Downs in a losing cause.

Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 9-8 in the game.

Joel Hanrahan pitched the final 1 inning for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.

Pittsburgh looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Florida. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track at Washington.