mlb Game Recap
Washington vs Tampa Bay Final: 15-6 - Recap
Washington moneyline bettors cashed on Wednesday courtesy of a 15-6 win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park.
Washington was an underdog by +113 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.5.
Jon Lester earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Starlin Castro in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked 3 innings, giving up 7 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Manuel Margot in a losing cause.
Washington outhit their counterparts 18-10 in the game.
Next game, Washington takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Tampa Bay, they head on the road to face Toronto.