mlb Game Recap
Jhoulys Chacin vs Patrick Murphy Tilt Ends in Colorado 9-8 Win
Colorado got 0.2 innings of work from Lucas Gilbreath en route to a 9-8 victory over Washington on Friday at Nationals Park.
Colorado won as a -115 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Colorado got 0.1 innings from Jhoulys Chacin, who gave up 2 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 1. Lucas Gilbreath earned the victory, while the Rockies got 3 RBIs from Brendan Rodgers in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Patrick Murphy worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Keibert Ruiz in a losing cause.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Carlos Estevez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.