mlb Game Recap
Washington vs New York Game Final 5-3 - Sauryn Lao Earns Win
Washington needed extra innings to claim victory on Saturday, scoring late against New York for a 5-3 final at Citi Field.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +225 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Sauryn Lao earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Daylen Lile in the win.
New York got a 1-inning outing from Edwin Diaz in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Francisco Alvarez had 2 hits in the loss for the Mets.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-6 advantage in hits.
PJ Poulin pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.