mlb Game Recap
Caleb Thielbar vs Brad Brach Tilt Ends in Cincinnati 6-5 Win
Cincinnati got a 6-5 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday, with Luis Castillo earning the victory and helping Reds moneyline bettors cash out.
Cincinnati won as a -230 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Luis Castillo earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Joey Votto in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Caleb Thielbar worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Luis Arraez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 9 hits, while Cincinnati only had 11.
The game was closed out by Michael Lorenzen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Cincinnati takes its act home to face Pittsburgh looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Houston.