mlb Game Recap
Jeurys Familia vs Brad Hand Battle Sees New York Fall 5-2
New York pitchers gave up 3 home runs to Kyle Schwarber and it cost them dearly in a 5-2 loss on Sunday at Nationals Park.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as -112 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Patrick Corbin earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
New York got a 0.2-inning outing from Jeurys Familia in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Kevin Pillar had 1 hits in the loss for the Mets.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-4 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Brad Hand who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Washington looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Philadelphia. New York will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Atlanta.