mlb Game Recap
Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Recap - Nationals Over Pirates 5-3
Washington got a 5-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday, with DJ Herz earning the victory and helping Nationals moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Nationals were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
DJ Herz earned the victory for the Nationals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 3, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Dylan Crews in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 1.1-inning outing from Jalen Beeks in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Nick Gonzales had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Kyle Finnegan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 3 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.