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Luis Garcia vs John King Battle Sees St. Louis Fall 8-2

Washington grabbed a 8-2 win over St. Louis on Wednesday, as MacKenzie Gore was credited with a win at Busch Stadium.

Washington won as a +120 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

MacKenzie Gore earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Nathaniel Lowe in the win.

St. Louis's starting pitcher John King worked 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Masyn Winn in a losing cause.

Washington outhit their counterparts 9-7 in the game.