Philadelphia Phillies defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 4, Philadelphia Phillies 5
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 10, with 9 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies final score and game recap
The Philadelphia Phillies won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): 5.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Andrew Painter (Philadelphia Phillies): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Alec Bohm (Philadelphia Phillies): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 and closed at Cincinnati Reds -0.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies go over or under the total?
The game went under: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 10, under by 1.
The total opened at 9.5 and closed at 10.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Cincinnati Reds between the open and the close, and the Philadelphia Phillies covered. The total moved up from 9.5 to 10, and the game went under.
Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 24-24 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 11-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 47 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 30 times and under 16 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 25-23 in the 2026 regular season (13-12 at home, 12-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 22 times, with 2 pushes. That made it five straight wins for the Philadelphia Phillies.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.