mlb Game Recap
Pittsburgh Falls 6-2 Against Washington - Game Recap
Pittsburgh pitchers gave up 2 home runs to CJ Abrams and it cost them dearly in a 6-2 loss on Monday at PNC Park.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +127 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Patrick Corbin earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from CJ Abrams in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 4-inning outing from Andre Jackson in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Endy Rodriguez had 1 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.