mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati vs Houston Final: 4-3 - Recap
Cincinnati got 5.1 innings of work from Anthony DeSclafani en route to a 4-3 victory over Houston on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park.
Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as +162 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Anthony DeSclafani earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Derek Dietrich in the win.
Houston got a 7-inning outing from Justin Verlander in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Michael Brantley had 3 hits in the loss for the Astros.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-6 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 0 batters to earn the save.