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Ruben Alaniz Earns Win in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Game

Pittsburgh lost in extra innings on Saturday, falling 4-2 to Cincinnati in 12 innings.

Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -140 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.

Ruben Alaniz earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jose Iglesias in the win.

Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Keone Kela in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Kevin Newman had 1 hits in the loss for the Pirates.

Cincinnati outhit their counterparts 13-5 in the game.