Tampa Bay Rays defeat Cincinnati Reds 6-1: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 1, Tampa Bay Rays 6
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Tropicana Field. The Tampa Bay Rays covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 7 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays final score and game recap
The Tampa Bay Rays won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): 4.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Nathaniel Lowe (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-4, 1 run.
- Nick Martinez (Tampa Bay Rays): 8.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
The Tampa Bay Rays covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Tampa Bay Rays -1.5.
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 8.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 16-9 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 10-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 24 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 10 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 13-11 in the 2026 regular season (5-4 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 22 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 6 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the Detroit Tigers at home on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Tampa Bay Rays: the Minnesota Twins at home on Friday, April 24, 2026.