mlb Game Recap
Washington vs Oakland Game Final 8-7 - Joe La Sorsa Earns Win
Zack Gelof swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs but it wasn't enough as Nationals defeated Oakland 8-7 at Nationals Park.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as -137 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Washington got 4.1 innings from Trevor Williams, who gave up 5 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 4. Joe La Sorsa earned the victory, while the Nationals got 3 RBIs from Stone Garrett in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Trevor May worked 0.2 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Zack Gelof in a losing cause.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-11 advantage in hits.
Next game, Washington takes its act home to face Boston looking for another win. For Oakland, they head on the road to face St. Louis.