mlb Game Recap
Washington Downed 4-2 By Boston - Robert Garcia Takes Loss
Washington dropped a 4-2 decision at Fenway Park on Saturday as Boston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Chris Martin.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -154 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Chris Martin earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Rafael Devers in the win.
Washington got a 7-inning outing from Jake Irvin in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while CJ Abrams had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 6 hits, while Washington only had 4.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.