mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Wrap - Cincinnati Wins 5-1
Chicago dropped a 5-1 decision at Wrigley Field on Sunday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tyler Mahle.
Cincinnati was an underdog by +105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.
Cincinnati got 1 innings from Amir Garrett, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Tyler Mahle earned the victory, while the Reds got 2 RBIs from Tyler Naquin in the win.
Chicago got a 3.2-inning outing from Jake Arrieta in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 4 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Willson Contreras had 1 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
The battle of the bats favored Cincinnati as they had 7 hits, while Chicago only had 4.
The game was closed out by Tejay Antone who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Philadelphia. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego.