mlb Game Recap
Nick Martinez Earns Win in Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs Game
Cincinnati didn't allow Chicago to get on track at the plate, mowing them down for a 1-0 shutout win and a trip to the pay window for bettors on Sunday.
Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Nick Martinez earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 2.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Gavin Lux in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Jameson Taillon worked 7 innings, giving up 5 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Dansby Swanson in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-5 advantage in hits.
Tony Santillan pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Pittsburgh. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New York.