mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Cincinnati 3-1 Victors Over Pirates
Cincinnati got 7 innings of work from Graham Ashcraft en route to a 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.
Cincinnati won as a -128 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Graham Ashcraft earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Jason Vosler in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Vince Velasquez worked 4.2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Connor Joe in a losing cause.
Cincinnati enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Alexis Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Chicago. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston.