mlb Game Recap
Recap - Atlanta Defeats Washington 7-1
Washington pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Ronald Acuna Jr. and it cost them dearly in a 7-1 loss on Friday at Truist Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -175 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 8.
Darren O'Day earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Austin Voth worked 4.2 innings, giving up 7 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Victor Robles in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-8 advantage in hits.