mlb Game Recap
Recap - Cincinnati Defeats Kansas City 7-4
Cincinnati moneyline bettors cashed on Wednesday courtesy of a 7-4 win against the Kansas City Royals at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -110 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Ben Lively earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 10 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Matt McLain in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Nick Wittgren worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Edward Olivares in a losing cause.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 15-7 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Alexis Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Houston. Kansas City will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.