Cincinnati Reds defeat Philadelphia Phillies 9-4: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, May 20, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 9, Philadelphia Phillies 4
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 13 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 5.1 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 4-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 3 runs.
- Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Edmundo Sosa (Philadelphia Phillies): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 26-24 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 13-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 28 of 49 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 31 times and under 17 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 25-25 in the 2026 regular season (13-14 at home, 12-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 48 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 23 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Philadelphia Phillies.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Friday, May 22, 2026.