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    Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs

    WSH
    Washington NationalsNationalsWSH
    68-86, 32-47 Away
    1
    68-86, 32-47 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    79-75, 41-35 Home
    3
    79-75, 41-35 Home
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    C. AbramsSS
    0-3000.246
    D. CrewsCF
    0-3000.211
    J. WoodLF
    1-3111.267
    A. Chaparro1B
    0-3000.212
    J. Tena3B
    0-4000.292
    K. RuizDH
    1-4000.228
    J. GalloRF
    1-4000.157
    D. MillasC
    1-4000.240
    Da. Baker2B
    1-4000.462
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 3rd: Baker reached on bunt single to pitcher.
    • 5th: Baker flied out to center.
    • 7th: Baker grounded into fielder's choice to second, Millas out at second, Ruiz to third.
    • 9th: Baker grounded out to second.
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    T. Williams
    5.0310766-462.19
    R. Garcia
    1.0000016-104.37
    E. Salazar
    0.2321023-142.30
    T. Rainey
    1.0001012-74.88
    J. La Sorsa
    0.100005-46.23
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    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    WSHCHC
    Hits
    5
    6
    Home Runs
    1
    1
    Total Bases
    8
    9
    Runners LOB
    8
    5

    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    11:50 PM, 20 September 2024
    Chicago, Illinois
    Attendance: 29,590
    Game Time:2:19
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Adrian Johnson
    • First Base Umpire - David Arrieta
    • Second Base Umpire - Ramon De Jesus
    • Third Base Umpire - Tripp Gibson

    Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson

    — Jameson Taillon allowed two hits over six innings, Dansby Swanson hit his 16th home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday to stave off elimination from postseason contention.
    Sep 21, 2024, 08:23 am - AP
    WSH
    CHC
    123456789RHE
    000000010150
    10000020-360
    J. Taillon
    win

    J. Taillon11-8

    6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 2 BB
    T. Williams
    loss

    T. Williams5-1

    5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 0 BB
    P. Hodge
    save

    P. Hodge7

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    WSHCHC
    1stSwanson homered to center (389 feet).01
    7thTauchman singled to right, Hoerner scored and Crow-Armstrong scored.03
    8thWood homered to right (421 feet).13
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    CHC win 3-1

    • Nationals
      6
    • Cubs
      7
    Game 1
    20/9
    • Nationals
      1
    • Cubs
      3
    Game 2
    20/9
    • Nationals
      5
    • Cubs
      1
    Game 3
    21/9
    • Nationals
      0
    • Cubs
      5
    Game 4
    22/9

    2026 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta9264.590-W3
    Philadelphia8770.5545.5W2
    Miami7680.48716L3
    Washington7484.46819W1
    New York7185.45521L1
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    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee9859.624-L1
    Chicago8769.55810.5W2
    Pittsburgh8077.51018W5
    St. Louis7681.48422L1
    Cincinnati7284.46225.5L2
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    MLB News

    Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers: Game Highlights

    Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers: Game Highlights

    Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers: Game Highlights
    Wheeler fans 7 straight to open game, Stott hits tiebreaking RBI single as Phillies beat Brewers 6-4

    Wheeler fans 7 straight to open game, Stott hits tiebreaking RBI single as Phillies beat Brewers 6-4

    — Zack Wheeler struck 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4...
    CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1

    CJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1

    — CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
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