San Francisco Giants defeat Washington Nationals 7-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · San Francisco Giants 7, Washington Nationals 6
The San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in 12 innings on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 13 runs combined.
San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals scored 4 runs in the second inning, the most by either team in an inning. They led 5-3 after five innings. The San Francisco Giants outscored the Washington Nationals 4-1 the rest of the way. It took 12 innings.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Adrian Houser (San Francisco Giants): 5.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Heliot Ramos (San Francisco Giants): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): 4.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
Did San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 3.5.
San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San Francisco Giants at -112 and the Washington Nationals at -108. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the San Francisco Giants a 50% favorite. The San Francisco Giants won as the favorite at -112: $89.29 profit on a $100 bet.
San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San Francisco Giants 9-12 in the 2026 regular season (3-7 at home, 6-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 7 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 7 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the San Francisco Giants.
This result left the Washington Nationals 9-12 in the 2026 regular season (1-7 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 6 times. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals?
Next for the San Francisco Giants: at the Washington Nationals on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the San Francisco Giants at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.