mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Washington 2-1 Victors Over Cubs
Washington got a 2-1 victory over Chicago on Saturday, with Brad Lord earning the victory and helping Nationals moneyline bettors cash out.
Washington was an underdog by +220 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Brad Lord earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 4, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Jorge Alfaro in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Drew Pomeranz in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Nico Hoerner had 1 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 7 hits, while Chicago only had 3.
The game was closed out by Cole Henry who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.