Washington Falls 8-5 to Cincinnati - Recap

Washington Falls 8-5 to Cincinnati - Recap

Washington lost in extra innings on Sunday, falling 8-5 to Cincinnati in 11 innings.

Cincinnati won as a +100 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Cincinnati got 6 1/3 innings from Mike Leake, who gave up 5 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 1. Jose Arredondo earned the victory, while the Reds got 4 RBIs from Ryan Ludwick in the win.

Washington's starting pitcher Ross Detwiler worked 5 innings, giving up 6 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Ian Desmond in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Cincinnati as they had 13 hits, while Washington only had 9.

The game was closed out by Sean Marshall who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batter to earn the save.

Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against St. Louis. Washington will aim to get back on the winning track vs Houston.