mlb Game Recap
Hyun Jin Ryu Tagged With Loss in Blue Jays-Nationals Match
Washington pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Teoscar Hernandez but still escaped with a 6-4 victory on Thursday at Nationals Park.
Washington won as a +140 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ryne Harper earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kurt Suzuki in the win.
Toronto's starting pitcher Wilmer Font worked 0.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Teoscar Hernandez in a losing cause.
Washington outhit their counterparts 13-11 in the game.
Daniel Hudson pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Washington looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Toronto will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.