mlb Game Recap
Brad Hand vs Ryne Harper Tilt Ends in Washington 8-5 Win
Toronto got a 2-HR day from Marcus Semien on Wednesday at Nationals Park but Washington still managed to defeat Toronto 8-5 in baseball action.
Washington was an underdog by +145 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Washington got 0.1 innings from Ryne Harper, who gave up 3 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 0. Mason Thompson earned the victory, while the Nationals got 3 RBIs from Juan Soto in the win.
Toronto got a 0.2-inning outing from Brad Hand in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Marcus Semien had 2 hits in the loss for the Blue Jays.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 11 hits, while Toronto only had 8.
The game was closed out by Kyle Finnegan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Washington heads into a battle against Milwaukee. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.