Washington Nationals defeat Chicago White Sox 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 2, Chicago White Sox 1
The Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 3 runs combined.
Washington Nationals vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Jose Tena (Washington Nationals): 1-for-1, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Sean Burke (Chicago White Sox): 7.1 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Tristan Peters (Chicago White Sox): 1-for-1, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened at Chicago White Sox -1.5 and closed at Washington Nationals -1.5.
Did Washington Nationals vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 4.5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 7.5.
Washington Nationals vs. Chicago White Sox odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Washington Nationals between the open and the close, and the Chicago White Sox covered. The total moved down from 8.5 to 7.5, and the game went under.
Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 13-16 in the 2026 regular season (3-10 at home, 10-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 11-17 in the 2026 regular season (4-8 at home, 7-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 25 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 10 times. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago White Sox.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Washington Nationals: at the New York Mets on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Los Angeles Angels at home on Monday, April 27, 2026.