mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Wrap - Los Angeles Wins 8-5
Washington dropped a 8-5 decision at Nationals Park on Friday as Los Angeles legged out a win behind winning pitcher Alex Vesia.
The Dodgers were a -153 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.5.
Alex Vesia earned the victory for the Dodgers, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from J.D. Martinez in the win.
Washington got a 0.2-inning outing from Andres Machado in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while CJ Abrams had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 10 hits, while Washington only had 6.
The game was closed out by Evan Phillips who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.