mlb Game Recap
New York Drops Washington 3-1 - Match Report
New York got a 3-1 victory over Washington on Wednesday, with Rick Porcello earning the victory and helping Mets moneyline bettors cash out.
The Mets were a +200 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.
Rick Porcello earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Dominic Smith in the win.
Washington got a 1-inning outing from Max Scherzer in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Juan Soto had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
New York outhit their counterparts 7-5 in the game.
Seth Lugo pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
New York heads into a battle against Miami. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Baltimore.