mlb Game Recap
Washington vs Pittsburgh Game Final 3-1 - Patrick Corbin Earns Win
Patrick Corbin reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 12 Pirates en route to a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday at Nationals Park.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Patrick Corbin earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yadiel Hernandez in the win.
Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Jose Quintana worked 6 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ke'Bryan Hayes in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by Tanner Rainey who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.