mlb Game Recap
Drew Smyly Tagged With Loss in Cubs-Reds Match
Cincinnati pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Patrick Wisdom but still escaped with a 8-5 victory on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as +150 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Graham Ashcraft earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Spencer Steer in the win.
Chicago got a 4.2-inning outing from Drew Smyly in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 2 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Mike Tauchman had 3 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
The battle of the bats favored Cincinnati as they had 14 hits, while Chicago only had 9.
The game was closed out by Alexis Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Boston. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tampa Bay.