Cincinnati Reds defeat Cleveland Guardians 7-6: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 15, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 7, Cleveland Guardians 6
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 13 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 2 strikeouts.
- Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Tanner Bibee (Cleveland Guardians): 6.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Rhys Hoskins (Cleveland Guardians): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened at Cincinnati Reds -1.5 and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Cleveland Guardians between the open and the close, and the Cincinnati Reds covered.
Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 24-21 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 11-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 28 times and under 15 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 24-22 in the 2026 regular season (13-10 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 41 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 19 times.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Saturday, May 16, 2026.