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Game Wrap - Cincinnati 4-3 Victors Over Cubs

Cincinnati got a 4-3 victory over Chicago on Wednesday, with Luis Castillo earning the victory and helping Reds moneyline bettors cash out.

Bettors who backed the Reds were rewarded as -144 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

Luis Castillo earned the victory for the Reds, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Joey Votto in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks worked 4 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Seiya Suzuki in a losing cause.

Cincinnati outhit their counterparts 7-5 in the game.

Hunter Strickland pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.