MLB

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati
Reds
6 - 9
Alfredo Simon (2-1) ERA: 0.86
Chicago
Cubs
4 - 10
Jeff Samardzija (0-2) ERA: 1.29
April 18, 2014, 2:20 PM EDT
 | Wrigley Field
Power Ranking
Cincinnati 10
Chicago 9
Smart Chart
  • CIN
  • 4.72
  • 4.96
  • 0.00
  • 8.39
  • 3.36
  • 8.81
  • 3.71
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Team ERA
  • Offensive Hits
  • Offensive Walks
  • Defensive Hits
  • Defensive Walks
  • CHC
  • 5.05
  • 4.38
  • 0.00
  • 8.56
  • 3.51
  • 8.13
  • 3.08
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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs

MLB wagering interest swings to the Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs battle on Friday at Wrigley Field as the Cubs try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

Cincinnati puts its faith in starter Alfredo Simon to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 1-1.

Team Record
Cincinnati Reds
All Last 10 vs Div vs AL vs NL
Record6-95-54-51-25-7
Home4-53-33-31-23-3
Away2-42-21-20-02-4
Fave2-42-11-21-01-4
Dog4-53-43-30-24-3
O/U7-7-15-55-41-26-5-1
vs LHP3-23-21-11-12-1
vs RHP3-72-33-40-13-6
Team Record
Chicago Cubs
All Last 10 vs Div vs AL vs NL
Record4-103-73-60-24-8
Home2-42-31-20-02-4
Away2-61-42-40-22-4
Fave0-10-00-00-00-1
Dog4-93-73-60-24-7
O/U7-6-17-36-2-10-27-4-1
vs LHP2-21-12-10-02-2
vs RHP2-82-61-50-22-6
Pitchers Last 3 Starts
Cincinnati Reds
Alfredo Simon (2-1) ERA: 0.86
Date OPP SU Score O/U IP Money
Apr 12, 2014TBL0-1U8-100
Apr 6, 2014NYMW2-1U797
Sep 28, 2011BOSW4-3U4.1172
Chicago Cubs
Jeff Samardzija (0-2) ERA: 1.29
Date OPP SU Score O/U IP Money
Apr 11, 2014STLW6-3O7128
Apr 5, 2014PHIL0-2U7-100
Mar 31, 2014PITL0-1U7-100
Pitcher Recent Starts vs Opponent
Cincinnati Reds
Alfredo Simon (2-1) ERA: 0.86
Chicago Cubs
Jeff Samardzija (0-2) ERA: 1.29
Date Score Winner IP Hits Runs Earned Runs Walks Strikeouts Decision
Sep 11, 20136-0CIN5.286635Loss
Aug 13, 20136-4CIN664445No Decision
Jun 13, 20136-5CHC6105546No Decision
May 4, 20136-4CIN642135No Decision
Apr 24, 20131-0CIN671138Loss
Head to Head Detail
Search MLB DatabaseTeamsRuns ScoredLineTotalO/UPitcher
Sep 11, 2013CHC0-1818.5UnderJeff Samardzija (R)
CIN6Mike Leake (R)
Sep 10, 2013CHC9-2458OverEdwin Jackson (R)
CIN1Tony Cingrani (L)
Sep 9, 2013CHC2-1747.5UnderTravis Wood (L)
CIN0Bronson Arroyo (R)
Aug 14, 2013CIN51318UnderBronson Arroyo (R)
CHC0Chris Rusin (L)
Aug 13, 2013CIN61317OverHomer Bailey (R)
CHC4Jeff Samardzija (R)
Aug 12, 2013CIN21377.5UnderMat Latos (R)
CHC0Travis Wood (L)
Jun 13, 2013CIN51127OverMat Latos (R)
CHC6Jeff Samardzija (R)
Jun 12, 2013CIN21088.5UnderMike Leake (R)
CHC1Travis Wood (L)
Jun 11, 2013CIN121228.5OverTony Cingrani (L)
CHC2Matt Garza (R)
Jun 10, 2013CIN61107.5OverHomer Bailey (R)
CHC2Scott Feldman (R)
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Injuries
Cincinnati Reds
  • Jeimer Candelario 3B Is "?" Friday vs Los Angeles Angels, Illness
  • Sam Moll RP 15-day IL (03/25), Shoulder
  • Ian Gibaut RP 15-day IL (03/25), Forearm
  • Alex Young SP 15-day IL (03/25), Back
  • Tejay Antone SP 15-day IL (04/08), Elbow
  • TJ Friedl LF 10-day IL (03/25), Wrist
  • Brandon Williamson SP 15-day IL (03/25), Shoulder
  • Matt McLain SS 60-day IL (03/27), Shoulder
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
  • Jameson Taillon SP Is upgraded to expected to start Thursday vs Miami Marlins, Back
  • Julian Merryweather SP 60-day IL (04/06), Shoulder
  • Patrick Wisdom 3B 10-day IL (3/25), Back
  • Justin Steele SP 15-day IL (03/29), Hamstring
  • Seiya Suzuki LF 10-day IL (04/15), Oblique
  • Caleb Kilian SP 60-day IL (03/28), Shoulder
Last 5 Games
Cincinnati Reds
Date OPP Score SU Line Total Starter IP Location Opp. Starter
Apr 16, 2014PIT4-0W-1097Johnny Cueto9HFrancisco Liriano
Apr 15, 2014PIT7-5W-1017Mike Leake6.2HGerrit Cole
Apr 14, 2014PIT7-8L-1207.5Homer Bailey5HWandy Rodriguez
Apr 13, 2014TB12-4W-1217.5Tony Cingrani6.1HCesar Ramos
Apr 12, 2014TB0-1L+1147.5Alfredo Simon8HAlex Cobb
Chicago Cubs
Date OPP Score SU Line Total Starter IP Location Opp. Starter
Apr 16, 2014NYY0-2L+1457Travis Wood5.2AMichael Pineda
Apr 16, 2014NYY0-3L+1807.5Jason Hammel7AMasahiro Tanaka
Apr 13, 2014STL4-6L+2107.5Edwin Jackson6AMichael Wacha
Apr 12, 2014STL4-10L+2157Carlos Villanueva3AAdam Wainwright
Apr 11, 2014STL6-3W+1287Jeff Samardzija7AJoe Kelly
Stats Comparison
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs

Runs Scored

4.72 5.05

Runs Allowed

4.96 4.38

Team ERA

0.00 0.00

Runs Scored Road vs. Home

4.90 5.23

Runs Allowed Road vs. Home

4.77 4.48

Starter ERA

0.86 1.29
Stats Comparison
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs

Offensive Hits

8.39 8.56

Hits Allowed

8.81 8.13

Bullpen Innings Pitched Last 3

6.1 5.1

Offensive Walks

3.36 3.51

Defensive Walks

3.71 3.08

Wins Last 10 Games

5 3
Supergrid
Stat Rank Stat Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense4.72114.3816
Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense4.9094.4816
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense5.0564.9623
Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense5.2354.7720
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