Washington Nationals defeat San Diego Padres 4-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 31, 2026 · MLB · San Diego Padres 2, Washington Nationals 4
The Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 6 runs combined.
San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Griffin Canning (San Diego Padres): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Jackson Merrill (San Diego Padres): 3-for-4, 1 run.
- Zack Littell (Washington Nationals): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at San Diego Padres -1.5.
Did San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 3.
The total opened and closed at 9.
San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San Diego Padres 32-26 in the 2026 regular season (16-16 at home, 16-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 29 of 56 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 24 times and under 31 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the San Diego Padres.
This result left the Washington Nationals 31-29 in the 2026 regular season (12-17 at home, 19-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 37 of 59 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 36 times and under 20 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals?
Next for the San Diego Padres: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Miami Marlins at home on Monday, June 1, 2026.