Washington Nationals defeat Milwaukee Brewers 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 3, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 2, Washington Nationals 3
The Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Logan Henderson (Milwaukee Brewers): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Brandon Lockridge (Milwaukee Brewers): 2-for-4, 1 run.
- Zack Littell (Washington Nationals): 3.2 innings, 1 earned run, 1 strikeout.
- Nasim Nunez (Washington Nationals): 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
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 8.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 18-15 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 29 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 14 times.
This result left the Washington Nationals 16-19 in the 2026 regular season (4-12 at home, 12-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 12 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: at the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, May 4, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Minnesota Twins at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.