Washington Nationals defeat Minnesota Twins 7-5: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, May 7, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 5, Washington Nationals 7
The Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 12 runs combined.
Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals scored 3 runs in the fifth inning, the most by either team in an inning. They trailed by 2 runs after two innings. They led 5-3 after five innings. The rest of the way was even at 2-2.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Simeon Woods Richardson (Minnesota Twins): 4.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Ryan Jeffers (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 3 runs.
- Jake Irvin (Washington Nationals): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Keibert Ruiz (Washington Nationals): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 3 runs.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened at Minnesota Twins -1.5 and closed at Minnesota Twins -0.5.
Did Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 3.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Washington Nationals between the open and the close, and they covered.
Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Twins 16-22 in the 2026 regular season (10-10 at home, 6-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 12 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Minnesota Twins.
This result left the Washington Nationals 18-20 in the 2026 regular season (6-13 at home, 12-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 12 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Minnesota Twins: at the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, May 8, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Miami Marlins on Friday, May 8, 2026.