mlb Game Recap
Aroldis Chapman vs Matt Barnes Battle Sees Washington Fall 7-4
Washington dropped a 7-4 decision at Nationals Park on Thursday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Martin Perez.
Pittsburgh was favored by -120 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Martin Perez earned the victory for the Pirates, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Connor Joe in the win.
Washington got a 1-inning outing from Matt Barnes in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while CJ Abrams had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 11 hits, while Washington only had 8.
David Bednar pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Baltimore. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Philadelphia.