mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Wrap - Washington Wins 5-2
Washington got a 5-2 victory over Chicago on Saturday, with Stephen Strasburg earning the victory and helping Nationals moneyline bettors cash out.
Washington won as a -138 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Washington got 8 innings from Stephen Strasburg, who gave up 1 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 7. Stephen Strasburg earned the victory, while the Nationals got 3 RBIs from Juan Soto in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Jon Lester worked 4.1 innings, giving up 10 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Kyle Schwarber in a losing cause.
Washington outhit their counterparts 11-4 in the game.
The game was closed out by Sean Doolittle who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.