mlb Game Recap
Cincinnati Downed 6-3 By St. Louis - Mike Minor Takes Loss
Cincinnati dropped a 6-3 decision at Great American Ball Park on Saturday as St. Louis legged out a win behind winning pitcher Steven Matz.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as -165 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 10.5.
Steven Matz earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Tyler O'Neill in the win.
Cincinnati got a 4-inning outing from Mike Minor in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 4 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Donovan Solano had 3 hits in the loss for the Reds.
St. Louis outhit their counterparts 13-6 in the game.
The game was closed out by Ryan Helsley who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.