Cleveland Guardians defeat Cincinnati Reds 7-4: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 4, Cleveland Guardians 7
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Paddack (Cincinnati Reds): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Dane Myers (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Joey Cantillo (Cleveland Guardians): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Angel Martinez (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 24-22 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 11-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 29 times and under 15 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 25-22 in the 2026 regular season (14-10 at home, 11-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 19 times.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.