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Cincinnati Falls 16-6 to Chicago - Recap

Chicago scored early and often on Wednesday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 16-6 win over Cincinnati.

The Cubs were a -160 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 11.

Chicago got 4.2 innings from Drew Smyly, who gave up 5 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 7. Michael Fulmer earned the victory, while the Cubs got 3 RBIs from Christopher Morel in the win.

Cincinnati got a 0.2-inning outing from Buck Farmer in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while TJ Friedl had 2 hits in the loss for the Reds.

The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 16 hits, while Cincinnati only had 9.