mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Falls 6-2 to Cincinnati - Recap
Pittsburgh dropped a 6-2 decision at Great American Ball Park on Saturday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Nick Lodolo.
Cincinnati was favored by -150 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Nick Lodolo earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jake Fraley in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Rich Hill worked 5 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Oneil Cruz in a losing cause.
Pittsburgh enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-6 advantage in hits.