mlb Game Recap
Wade Miley vs David Hernandez Tilt Ends in Cincinnati 3-2 Win
Houston dropped a 3-2 decision at Great American Ball Park on Monday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Luis Castillo.
Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -117 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Luis Castillo earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 6, and allowing 2 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Nick Senzel in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Wade Miley worked 4.1 innings, giving up 4 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Yuli Gurriel in a losing cause.
Cincinnati enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-4 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Michael Lorenzen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.