mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati Tops Chicago 6-5 - Recap
Chicago dropped a 6-5 decision at Wrigley Field on Monday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Buck Farmer.
Cincinnati was an underdog by +115 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Buck Farmer earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Luke Maile in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Marcus Stroman worked 3 innings, giving up 6 hits and 6 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Yan Gomes in a losing cause.
Alexis Diaz pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.