mlb Game Recap
New York Drops Cincinnati 5-1 - Match Report
Cincinnati dropped a 5-1 decision at Citi Field on Monday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -360 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Chris Bassitt earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 8 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Starling Marte in the win.
Cincinnati got a 1-inning outing from Luis Cessa in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Jake Fraley had 2 hits in the loss for the Reds.
Cincinnati outhit their counterparts 9-7 in the game.