mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Drops Cincinnati 15-3 - Match Report
Atlanta scored early and often on Thursday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 15-3 win over Cincinnati.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -210 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Chris Sale earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Cincinnati's starting pitcher Brandon Leibrandt worked 4 innings, giving up 10 hits and 7 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Elly De La Cruz in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 18 hits, while Cincinnati only had 10.
Atlanta heads into a battle against Miami. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.