mlb Game Recap
Recap - Cincinnati Defeats Philadelphia 7-4
Cincinnati got a 7-4 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday, with Lucas Sims earning the victory and helping Reds moneyline bettors cash out.
Cincinnati won as a +125 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.
Lucas Sims earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Tyler Stephenson in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Hector Neris worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Odubel Herrera in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Cincinnati as they had 10 hits, while Philadelphia only had 7.
The game was closed out by Mychal Givens who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Chicago. Philadelphia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arizona.