mlb Game Recap
Fernando Rodney vs Kyle Gibson Battle Sees Minnesota Fall 12-6
Washington got 6 innings of work from Patrick Corbin en route to a 12-6 victory over Minnesota on Thursday at Target Field.
Washington was favored by -132 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Patrick Corbin earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 9 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Juan Soto in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Kyle Gibson worked 4.2 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Jonathan Schoop in a losing cause.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-12 advantage in hits.
Washington heads into a battle against Atlanta. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.