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Atlanta Tops Washington 5-4 - Recap

Atlanta moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 5-4 win against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -230 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.

Atlanta got 1 innings from Kenley Jansen, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 2. Kyle Wright earned the victory, while the Braves got 2 RBIs from Dansby Swanson in the win.

Washington got a 5-inning outing from Anibal Sanchez in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Josh Bell had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.

Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-6 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.