mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati Tops Chicago 5-4 - Recap
Chicago dropped a 5-4 decision at Wrigley Field on Friday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Fernando Cruz.
Cincinnati won as a +115 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Cincinnati got 1 innings from Sam Moll, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Fernando Cruz earned the victory, while the Reds got 2 RBIs from Santiago Espinal in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Drew Smyly worked 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Pete Crow-Armstrong in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Alexis Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.