mlb Game Recap
Recap - St. Louis Defeats Washington 8-6
Washington dropped a 8-6 decision at Nationals Park on Monday as St. Louis legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jack Flaherty.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Jack Flaherty earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 10 hits and 6 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Brendan Donovan in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jeimer Candelario in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Jordan Hicks who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.