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Stephen Strasburg Earns Win in Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals Game

Washington got a 12-3 victory over Houston on Wednesday, with Stephen Strasburg earning the victory and helping Nationals moneyline bettors cash out.

Washington was an underdog by +155 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.

Stephen Strasburg earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Asdrubal Cabrera in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Justin Verlander worked 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Jose Altuve in a losing cause.

Washington outhit their counterparts 14-9 in the game.