Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Washington Nationals 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · MLB · Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Washington Nationals 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 5 runs combined.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Ketel Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks): 1-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Zack Littell (Washington Nationals): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Dylan Crews (Washington Nationals): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5.
Did Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 4.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Arizona Diamondbacks at -126 and the Washington Nationals at +106. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Arizona Diamondbacks a 53% favorite. The Arizona Diamondbacks won as the favorite at -126: $79.37 profit on a $100 bet.
Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 55-49 in the 2026 regular season (31-22 at home, 24-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 101 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 43 times and under 53 times, with 5 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
This result left the Washington Nationals 52-52 in the 2026 regular season (20-32 at home, 32-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 61 of 103 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 41 times, with 5 pushes.
What's next for Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: at the Washington Nationals on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Saturday, July 25, 2026.