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Cubs watch a 6-run fourth inning swing as Nationals set the pace at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs moved to 0-1 while the Washington Nationals moved to 1-0 after a 10-4 result at Wrigley Field at 2:20 PM EDT.


Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House (12) celebrates with second baseman Luis García Jr. (2) after a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

First inning


The Cubs opened with 1 hit in the 1st inning while the Nationals produced 0 runs on 0 hits in the 1st inning.


Second inning


The Nationals scored 1 run on 1 hit in the 2nd inning while the Cubs scored 0 runs on 0 hits in the 2nd inning.


Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a RBI single against then Washington Nationals during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Third inning


The Cubs put up 2 runs on 2 hits in the 3rd inning, and Michael Busch finished with 1 run batted in on the day.


Fourth inning


The Nationals pushed 6 runs on 6 hits in the 4th inning, and Matthew Boyd was tagged with 6 earned runs as the Cubs starter.


Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) reacts after hitting a double against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Fifth inning


The Cubs generated 1 hit in the 5th inning while the Nationals added 2 hits in the 5th inning in the Cubs vs Nationals recap.


Sixth inning


The Nationals scored 1 run on 0 hits in the 6th inning, and the Cubs bullpen finished with 2 earned runs allowed.


Seventh inning


The Cubs scored 1 run on 3 hits in the 7th inning, and Pete Crow-Armstrong logged a .400 average in the game.


Eighth inning


The Nationals collected 1 hit in the 8th inning while the Cubs were held to 0 runs on 0 hits in the 8th inning for Cubs vs Nationals highlights.


Ninth inning


The Nationals scored 2 runs on 1 hit in the 9th inning while the Cubs posted 0 runs on 0 hits in the 9th inning, and the Cubs committed 1 error as game-changing plays Cubs vs Nationals shaped a Cubs vs Nationals scoreline review.


The Nationals return to the Cubs at Wrigley Field at 2:20 PM EDT on 3/28/2026 at 1060 West Addison Street in Chicago, Illinois, and the broadcast is scheduled on NATS. Share this article with other North Side fans.

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