mlb Game Recap
Jordan Wicks Earns Win in Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Game
Chicago grabbed a 6-2 win over Cincinnati on Friday, as Jordan Wicks was credited with a win at Great American Ball Park.
Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -115 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Chicago got 1 innings from Julian Merryweather, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Jordan Wicks earned the victory, while the Cubs got 3 RBIs from Cody Bellinger in the win.
Cincinnati got a 1.1-inning outing from Derek Law in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Spencer Steer had 2 hits in the loss for the Reds.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 10 hits, while Cincinnati only had 7.
The game was closed out by Keegan Thompson who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.