Cincinnati Reds defeat Tampa Bay Rays 6-1: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 6, Tampa Bay Rays 1
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Tropicana Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 7 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Rhett Lowder (Cincinnati Reds): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Jesse Scholtens (Tampa Bay Rays): 5.2 innings, 5 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Chandler Simpson (Tampa Bay Rays): 2-for-5, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 0.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cincinnati Reds -0.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 1.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 15-8 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 9-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 22 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it four straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 12-10 in the 2026 regular season (4-3 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 5 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Tampa Bay Rays.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Tampa Bay Rays: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.