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Game Wrap - Chicago 7-6 Victors Over Nationals

Chicago got 6 innings of work from Shota Imanaga en route to a 7-6 victory over Washington on Friday at Nationals Park.

Bettors who backed the Cubs were rewarded as -160 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.

Chicago got 0.1 innings from Drew Smyly, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Shota Imanaga earned the victory, while the Cubs got 2 RBIs from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the win.

Washington got a 1-inning outing from Tanner Rainey in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Ildemaro Vargas had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.

The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 9 hits, while Washington only had 8.

Keegan Thompson pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.