Minnesota Twins defeat Washington Nationals 11-3: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 5, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 11, Washington Nationals 3
The Minnesota Twins beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 14 runs combined.
Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins scored 4 runs in the fourth inning, the most by either team in an inning. They trailed by 1 run after one inning. They led 6-2 after five innings. They outscored the Washington Nationals 5-1 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Taj Bradley (Minnesota Twins): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Brooks Lee (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-5, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): 4.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Daylen Lile (Washington Nationals): 1-for-3, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals?
The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 8 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Minnesota Twins -1.5.
Did Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 5.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 16-20 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 6-10 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 19 times and under 12 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Minnesota Twins.
This result left the Washington Nationals 16-20 in the 2026 regular season (4-13 at home, 12-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 12 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Minnesota Twins: at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Minnesota Twins at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.