mlb Game Recap
Jackson Rutledge Earns Win in Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Game
Atlanta lost in extra innings on Thursday, falling 8-7 to Washington in 10 innings.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +135 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Washington got 1 innings from Jorge Lopez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Jackson Rutledge earned the victory, while the Nationals got 3 RBIs from James Wood in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Raisel Iglesias worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Matt Olson in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 12 hits, while Atlanta only had 10.
Washington heads into a battle against San Francisco. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego.