mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Wrap - Cincinnati Wins 8-5
Cincinnati moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 8-5 win against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park.
Cincinnati won as a +133 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Cincinnati got 1 innings from Buck Farmer, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Joel Kuhnel earned the victory, while the Reds got 3 RBIs from Aristides Aquino in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Anderson Espinoza worked 2.2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Nico Hoerner in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Cincinnati as they had 13 hits, while Chicago only had 12.
The game was closed out by Alexis Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 4 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Philadelphia. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.