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Recap - Washington Defeats Houston 6-2

Washington got 3 innings of work from Patrick Corbin en route to a 6-2 victory over Houston on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.

Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +500 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.

Washington got 5 innings from Max Scherzer, who gave up 2 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 3. Patrick Corbin earned the victory, while the Nationals got 2 RBIs from Howie Kendrick in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Zack Greinke worked 6.1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Yuli Gurriel in a losing cause.