mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati Falls 5-2 Against Cleveland - Game Recap
Cincinnati dropped a 5-2 decision at Progressive Field on Wednesday as Cleveland legged out a win behind winning pitcher .
Cleveland was favored by -150 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.
earned the victory for the Guardians, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jose Ramirez in the win.
Cincinnati's starting pitcher Buck Farmer worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Elly De La Cruz in a losing cause.
Cleveland outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
The game was closed out by Emmanuel Clase who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 2 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Cleveland heads into a battle against Houston. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.