mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 20-5 By Cincinnati - Justin Steele Takes Loss
Cincinnati scored early and often on Thursday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 20-5 win over Chicago.
Cincinnati was an underdog by -105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Hunter Greene earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Kyle Farmer in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Andrelton Simmons in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Christopher Morel had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Cincinnati enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 20-8 advantage in hits.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against San Francisco. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.