mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Washington 3-0 Victors Over Rockies
Washington's pitching staff did its job for UNDER bettors, holding Colorado scoreless in a 3-0 victory on Sunday at Nationals Park.
The Nationals were a -105 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Paolo Espino earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Luis Garcia in the win.
Colorado's starting pitcher Jon Gray worked 4 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Trevor Story in a losing cause.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Kyle Finnegan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Washington looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Miami. Colorado will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.