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Cincinnati vs Miami Final: 3-1 - Recap

Cincinnati shook off a 11-strikeout performance by Sandy Alcantara and still managed to post a 3-1 victory over the Marlins on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.

Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -131 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

Vladimir Gutierrez earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Tyler Naquin in the win.

Miami got a 1-inning outing from Anthony Bass in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Miguel Rojas had 2 hits in the loss for the Marlins.

The battle of the bats favored Cincinnati as they had 6 hits, while Miami only had 3.

The game was closed out by Michael Lorenzen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.

Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Miami will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.