mlb Game Recap
New York vs Cincinnati Final: 5-4 - Recap
Cincinnati dropped a 5-4 decision at Great American Ball Park on Friday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher David Peterson.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -115 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
David Peterson earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Mark Vientos in the win.
Cincinnati's starting pitcher Nick Martinez worked 2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Gavin Lux in a losing cause.
New York outhit their counterparts 10-9 in the game.
Edwin Diaz pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.