mlb Game Recap
Washington Drops Miami 2-1 - Match Report
Washington needed extra innings to claim victory on Friday, scoring late against Miami for a 2-1 final at Nationals Park.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +115 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Washington got 5 innings from Jon Lester, who gave up 0 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 1. Brad Hand earned the victory, while the Nationals got 2 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
Miami's starting pitcher Anthony Bass worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Garrett Cooper in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 9 hits, while Miami only had 7.