Nationals' Late Surge Not Enough in Tight Contest with Cubs

The Washington Nationals, holding a 68-85 record, faced off against the Chicago Cubs, who came into the game with a 78-75 record. In a closely contested battle at Wrigley Field, the Nationals fell short by a score of 6-7. Despite out-hitting the Cubs with 13 hits to their 12, it was not enough to secure victory.

Nationals' Offensive Highlights

The Nationals showcased their offensive capabilities throughout the game. They started strong with two hits and one run in the first inning and continued to apply pressure in the third inning by adding another two runs from three hits. The sixth inning saw an impressive rally from the Nationals as they managed five hits and three runs, highlighting their potential for high-scoring innings. Key performances included Darren Baker and Paul Abrams who had standout games; Baker hitting an impressive .750 average and Abrams not far behind with an .800 average. Joey Gallo contributed significantly to the team's RBI count by driving in three runs alone, including a home run that boosted his slugging percentage to 1.333.

Cubs' Response

On defense, both teams maintained error-free games which kept base runners largely at bay despite numerous hits on both sides. The Cubs capitalized on their opportunities better than the Nationals did; they had multiple innings where they matched or exceeded run production without needing as many hits - notably scoring two runs each in both third and fifth innings from just four combined hits.

Looking Ahead

The Washington Nationals will have another opportunity against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 20th at 2:20 PM EDT. Fans eager for redemption can catch all live action broadcasted on MARQ network as both teams look forward to this rematch.