mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Drops Washington 8-5 - Match Report
Atlanta grabbed a 8-5 win over Washington on Sunday, as Spencer Strider was credited with a win at Nationals Park.
The Braves were a -300 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Spencer Strider earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Orlando Arcia in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Jordan Weems worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Keibert Ruiz in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Washington as they had 10 hits, while Atlanta only had 12.
Atlanta heads into a battle against Chicago. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Baltimore.