mlb Game Recap
Recap - Washington Defeats Pittsburgh 3-2
Pittsburgh dropped a 3-2 decision at Nationals Park on Monday as Washington legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kyle Finnegan.
Washington was favored by -124 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Kyle Finnegan earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1-inning outing from Chris Stratton in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Kevin Newman had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Pittsburgh outhit their counterparts 7-6 in the game.
Brad Hand pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.