mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Tops Washington 5-2 - Recap
Atlanta grabbed a 5-2 win over Washington on Thursday, as AJ Smith-Shawver was credited with a win at Truist Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -210 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
AJ Smith-Shawver earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Nick Allen in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Andrew Chafin worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from CJ Abrams in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Raisel Iglesias who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Atlanta looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Boston. Washington will aim to get back on the winning track at Baltimore.