mlb Game Recap
Washington Tops Chicago 6-5 - Recap
Washington used a 2-HR day from Yadiel Hernandez on Sunday at Nationals Park as the Nationals defeated Chicago 6-5 in baseball action.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as -115 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Kyle Finnegan earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yadiel Hernandez in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Kyle Ryan worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Rafael Ortega in a losing cause.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-5 advantage in hits.
Next game, Washington takes its act home to face Philadelphia looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Colorado.