mlb Game Recap
Washington Nationals Philadelphia Phillies Game Ends in 6-5 Phillies Victory - Recap
Philadelphia needed extra innings to claim victory on Thursday, scoring late against Washington for a 6-5 final at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia was favored by -175 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 10.5.
Blake Parker earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Andrew McCutchen in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez worked 3.1 innings, giving up 8 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Luis Garcia in a losing cause.
Philadelphia heads into a battle against New York. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.