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Washington Drops Philadelphia 3-1 - Match Report

Philadelphia dropped a 3-1 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday as Washington legged out a win behind winning pitcher Max Scherzer.

Washington won as a +140 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Max Scherzer earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yan Gomes in the win.

Philadelphia got a 7-inning outing from Zack Wheeler in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while J.T. Realmuto had 1 hits in the loss for the Phillies.

The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 7 hits, while Philadelphia only had 3.

Kyle Finnegan pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.