mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Wrap - Chicago Wins 11-4
Frank Schwindel swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 3 runs as his Cubs defeated Cincinnati 11-4 at Great American Ball Park.
Chicago was an underdog by +100 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Marcus Stroman earned the victory for the Cubs, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Frank Schwindel in the win.
Cincinnati got a 1-inning outing from Luis Cessa in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Tyler Naquin had 3 hits in the loss for the Reds.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 15-8 in the game.
Robert Gsellman pitched the final 3 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 4 hits in his outing.