mlb Game Recap
Washington Tops New York 2-1 - Recap
New York dropped a 2-1 decision at Citi Field on Friday as Washington legged out a win behind winning pitcher Paolo Espino.
Washington won as a +170 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Washington got 5 innings from Paolo Espino, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 7. Paolo Espino earned the victory, while the Nationals got 1 RBIs from Juan Soto in the win.
New York got a 5-inning outing from Rich Hill in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Francisco Lindor had 1 hits in the loss for the Mets.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 6 hits, while New York only had 4.
The game was closed out by Kyle Finnegan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.