mlb Game Recap
Paolo Espino vs Steven Matz Battle Sees Washington Fall 9-6
St. Louis moneyline bettors cashed on Saturday courtesy of a 9-6 win against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Dakota Hudson earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 3.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Nolan Gorman in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Paolo Espino worked 3 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from CJ Abrams in a losing cause.
St. Louis outhit their counterparts 17-11 in the game.