Washington Nationals defeat Athletics 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 5, Athletics 2
The Washington Nationals beat the Athletics 5-2 on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 10.5, with 7 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-2.
Washington Nationals vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 2 strikeouts.
- CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Jacob Lopez (Athletics): 4.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Jacob Wilson (Athletics): 2-for-5, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Athletics?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Washington Nationals -1.5.
Did Washington Nationals vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 10.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 10.5.
How did AiQ's Washington Nationals vs. Athletics predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-2.
- Player props: 0-2, -$200 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Washington Nationals vs. Athletics player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-2 in this game, -$200 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): over 2.5 strikeouts at +110, finished with 2, a loss.
- Jacob Lopez (Athletics): under 5.5 strikeouts at -145, finished with 6, a loss.
Washington Nationals and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 50-50 in the 2026 regular season (20-31 at home, 30-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 58 of 99 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 38 times, with 5 pushes.
This result left the Athletics 42-57 in the 2026 regular season (20-30 at home, 22-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 44 of 97 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 47 times and under 48 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Athletics?
Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Colorado Rockies on Monday, July 20, 2026. Next for the Athletics: at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, July 20, 2026.