mlb Game Recap
Chicago vs Cincinnati Game Final 8-7 - Jon Lester Earns Win
Chicago got 5 innings of work from Jon Lester en route to a 8-7 victory over Cincinnati on Monday at Great American Ball Park.
Chicago won as a -112 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jon Lester earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Steven Souza Jr. in the win.
Cincinnati got a 1.2-inning outing from Wade Miley in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Tyler Stephenson had 2 hits in the loss for the Reds.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
Jeremy Jeffress pitched the final 0.2 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.