mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Tops Washington 3-2 - Recap
Atlanta got a 3-2 victory over Washington on Tuesday, with Charlie Morton earning the victory and helping Braves moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -335 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Charlie Morton earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Travis d'Arnaud in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez worked 3 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Ildemaro Vargas in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.