mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Braves Washington Nationals Game Ends in 6-3 Braves Victory - Recap
Atlanta got 7 innings of work from Max Fried en route to a 6-3 victory over Washington on Saturday at Nationals Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -250 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Max Fried earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Steve Cishek worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Josh Bell in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 9 hits, while Washington only had 7.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.