Washington Nationals tops Chicago Cubs 6-3
Game Summary
Washington Nationals defeated Chicago Cubs 6-3.
The turning point came in the top of the 1st. Washington Nationals pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Joey Wiemer led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Gus Varland threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Alex Bregman led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Phil Maton threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Washington Nationals starter Jake Irvin: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (93 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K (ERA 2.25).
Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 2 BB (82 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.50).
Hitting Analysis
Washington Nationals: 11 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.344). 5 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Brady House (2-for-5), Daylen Lile (2-for-4), Joey Wiemer (3-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI).
Chicago Cubs: 4 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.125). 3 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Alex Bregman (2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI).