mlb Game Recap
Max Scherzer vs Zack Wheeler Tilt Ends in Washington 3-2 Win
Philadelphia dropped a 3-2 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday as Washington legged out a win behind winning pitcher Max Scherzer.
Washington was an underdog by -102 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Max Scherzer earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 3, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yan Gomes in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Zack Wheeler worked 3 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Bryce Harper in a losing cause.
Washington outhit their counterparts 9-6 in the game.
The game was closed out by Brad Hand who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 3 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.