mlb Game Recap< BACK

Game Wrap - Cincinnati 5-1 Victors Over Pirates

Cincinnati needed extra innings to claim victory on Wednesday, scoring late against Pittsburgh for a 5-1 final at PNC Park.

The Reds were a -168 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.

Cincinnati got 1 innings from Sean Doolittle, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Lucas Sims earned the victory, while the Reds got 3 RBIs from Eugenio Suarez in the win.

Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Trevor Cahill worked 5.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Kevin Newman in a losing cause.

Cincinnati enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-7 advantage in hits.

Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Colorado. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Francisco.