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Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Recap - Nationals Over Cubs 4-3

Washington got 5 innings of work from Max Scherzer en route to a 4-3 victory over Chicago on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

Washington won as a -150 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.

Max Scherzer earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 4, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Victor Robles in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Jake Arrieta worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Joc Pederson in a losing cause.

Washington outhit their counterparts 9-8 in the game.

The game was closed out by Brad Hand who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.