mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Washington 6-0 Victors Over Astros
Washington's pitching staff did its job for UNDER bettors, holding Houston scoreless in a 6-0 victory on Sunday at Nationals Park.
Washington was an underdog by +143 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Mitchell Parker earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Luis Garcia Jr. in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Tayler Scott worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Chas McCormick in a losing cause.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-4 advantage in hits.
Next game, Washington takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Chicago.