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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
    2:20 AM, 21 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, 10:53 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
    21/9
    • Nationals
      5
    • Cubs
      1
    Game 3
    22/9
    • Nationals
      0
    • Cubs
      5
    Game 4
    23/9

    2026 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta4827.640-W2
    Philadelphia4135.5397.5W1
    Washington4037.5199W1
    Miami3938.50610W3
    New York3442.44714.5L1
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    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee4529.608-L3
    St. Louis4034.5415L3
    Chicago4037.5196.5L1
    Pittsburgh3839.4948.5L2
    Cincinnati3639.4809.5W1
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