mlb Game Recap
Washington vs Houston Game Final 5-4 - Max Scherzer Earns Win
Washington grabbed a 5-4 win over Houston on Tuesday, as Max Scherzer was credited with a win at Minute Maid Park.
Washington won as a +170 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Max Scherzer earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 3, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Juan Soto in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Joe Smith worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Yordan Alvarez in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-9 advantage in hits.
Sean Doolittle pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.