mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati Drops Pittsburgh 3-1 - Match Report
Pittsburgh dropped a 3-1 decision at PNC Park on Sunday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tyler Mahle.
Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -115 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Tyler Mahle earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Brian O'Grady in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Trevor Williams worked 7 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Melky Cabrera in a losing cause.
Cincinnati outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.
The game was closed out by Michael Lorenzen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.