mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Atlanta 2-0 Victors Over Nationals
Luke Jackson led Atlanta to a shutout performance against Washington 2-0 on Wednesday at Nationals Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as +132 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Luke Jackson earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 2, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Pablo Sandoval in the win.
Washington got a 6-inning outing from Stephen Strasburg in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Stephen Strasburg had 1 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
Atlanta outhit their counterparts 3-2 in the game.
Sean Newcomb pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act home to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Washington, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.