mlb Game Recap
Charlie Morton vs Buck Farmer Battle Sees Cincinnati Fall 7-6
Atlanta moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 7-6 win against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Atlanta won as a -225 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 11.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Charlie Morton earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 3, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Cincinnati got a 0.1-inning outing from Buck Farmer in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Matt McLain had 4 hits in the loss for the Reds.
Cincinnati enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Raisel Iglesias who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Atlanta heads into a battle against Minnesota. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will have their next action against Baltimore.