San Diego Padres defeat Washington Nationals 7-5: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 29, 2026 · MLB · San Diego Padres 7, Washington Nationals 5
The San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Nationals Park. The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 12 runs combined.
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The San Diego Padres won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Lucas Giolito (San Diego Padres): 2.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Ty France (San Diego Padres): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Andrew Alvarez (Washington Nationals): 3.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Curtis Mead (Washington Nationals): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals?
The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
Did San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 2.5.
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San Diego Padres at -102 and the Washington Nationals at -118. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Washington Nationals a 52% favorite. The San Diego Padres won as the underdog at -102: $98.04 profit on a $100 bet.
San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San Diego Padres 32-24 in the 2026 regular season (16-16 at home, 16-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 29 of 54 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 30 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Washington Nationals 29-29 in the 2026 regular season (10-17 at home, 19-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 35 of 57 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 35 times and under 19 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals?
Next for the San Diego Padres: at the Washington Nationals on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the San Diego Padres at home on Saturday, May 30, 2026.