mlb Game Recap
Washington Tops Detroit 7-5 - Recap
Detroit dropped a 7-5 decision at Comerica Park on Wednesday as Washington legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jake Irvin.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +107 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Jake Irvin earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from CJ Abrams in the win.
Detroit got a 1.2-inning outing from Joey Wentz in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Wenceel Perez had 3 hits in the loss for the Tigers.
Washington outhit their counterparts 13-12 in the game.
The game was closed out by Kyle Finnegan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.