Milwaukee Brewers defeat Washington Nationals 4-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 2, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 4, Washington Nationals 1
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 5 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyle Harrison (Milwaukee Brewers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Brandon Lockridge (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs.
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Milwaukee Brewers -1.5.
Did Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 18-14 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 8-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 13 times. That made it three straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers.
This result left the Washington Nationals 15-19 in the 2026 regular season (3-12 at home, 12-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 11 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: at the Washington Nationals on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026.