mlb Game Recap
Recap - Cincinnati Defeats Chicago 5-2
Chicago dropped a 5-2 decision at Wrigley Field on Sunday as Cincinnati legged out a win behind winning pitcher Nick Lodolo.
Cincinnati won as a +105 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 7 were rewarded at the payout window.
Nick Lodolo earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from TJ Friedl in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Drew Smyly in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Cody Bellinger had 3 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Cincinnati enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Alexis Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Colorado. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.