Washington Nationals defeat Minnesota Twins 15-2: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, May 6, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 2, Washington Nationals 15
The Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday, May 6, 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 17 runs combined.
Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 13 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bailey Ober (Minnesota Twins): 5.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Matt Wallner (Minnesota Twins): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Miles Mikolas (Washington Nationals): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 5 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 13 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: 17 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 7.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 16-21 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 6-11 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 20 times and under 12 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Washington Nationals 17-20 in the 2026 regular season (5-13 at home, 12-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 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 Thursday, May 7, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Minnesota Twins at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026.