Nationals 6 – 3 Cubs

MLB · Sun, Mar 29 · Wrigley Field

Final

W: Jake Irvin · L: Shota Imanaga · SV: Clayton Beeter

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
WSH	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	6	11	2
CHC	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0

Win probability

CHC 100%WSH 99%

WSH 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Alex Bregman

CHC

2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

Joey Wiemer

WSH

3-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Jake Irvin

WSH

5.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, (W)

Key plays

▲ 1stJoey Wiemer homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. Brady House scores. Daylen Lile scores.3–0 · 23%

▲ 4thJoey Wiemer triples (1) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.3–0 · 12%

▼ 4thAlex Bregman homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.3–1 · 29%

▼ 4thIan Happ homers (2) on a fly ball to left field.3–2 · 43%

▼ 4thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to right fielder Joey Wiemer.3–2 · 39%

▼ 4thNico Hoerner singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.3–2 · 43%

▼ 4thCarson Kelly strikes out swinging. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Nico Hoerner steals (2) 2nd base. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Keibert Ruiz.3–2 · 41%

▼ 5thDansby Swanson strikes out swinging.3–2 · 38%

▼ 5thMichael Conforto walks.3–2 · 42%

▼ 5thMichael Busch strikes out swinging.3–2 · 38%

▲ 6thKeibert Ruiz out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Daylen Lile scores.4–2 · 22%

▼ 6thIan Happ walks.4–2 · 32%

Highlights (27)

▶ Joey Wiemer homers, triples in Nationals' 6-3 win

00:03:57 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: WSH@CHC - 3/29/26

00:10:18 · MLB video

▶ Joey Wiemer's three-run home run (2)

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Alex Bregman launches two homers vs. Nationals

00:00:45 · MLB video

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▶ Alex Bregman, Ian Happ crush back-to-back homers

00:00:54 · MLB video

▶ Keibert Ruiz's two-run home run (1)

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Alex Bregman's second home run of the game (2)

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Alex Bregman's first homer with the Cubs

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Ian Happ's solo home run (2)

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Jake Irvin collects seven K's vs. Cubs

00:01:52 · MLB video

▶ Shota Imanaga's seven strikeouts vs. Nationals

00:01:34 · MLB video

▶ Keibert Ruiz's sacrifice fly

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Joey Wiemer's first career triple

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Cubs rally to nab Luis García Jr. at the plate

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Pete Crow-Armstrong's sliding catch

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Clayton Beeter records the save in 6-3 win

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Andrés Chaparro's sweet diving snag

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Jake Irvin catches sharp comebacker

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Jake Irvin strikes out Michael Busch

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Shota Imanaga fans James Wood to open the game

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Nasim Nuñez is safe at first after review

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Blake Butera on Wiemer's big game, more in 6-3 win

00:01:15 · MLB video

▶ Craig Counsell on Shota Imanaga's start, Alex Bregman

00:01:29 · MLB video

▶ Ball 2 is confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 is overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Strike 2 is confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 is confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:25 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (74)

▲ 1stJames Wood strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stAndrés Chaparro strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stBrady House singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stDaylen Lile singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Brady House to 2nd.0–0 · 51%

▲ 1stJoey Wiemer homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. Brady House scores. Daylen Lile scores.3–0 · 23%

▲ 1stCJ Abrams strikes out swinging.3–0 · 23%

▼ 1stMichael Busch called out on strikes.3–0 · 21%

▼ 1stAlex Bregman reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Brady House.3–0 · 24%

▼ 1stIan Happ strikes out swinging.3–0 · 21%

▼ 1stPete Crow-Armstrong grounds out to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.3–0 · 20%

▲ 2ndNasim Nuñez singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.3–0 · 17%

▲ 2ndKeibert Ruiz grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Bregman to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. Nasim Nuñez out at 2nd. Keibert Ruiz out at 1st.3–0 · 22%

▲ 2ndJacob Young doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.3–0 · 20%

▲ 2ndJames Wood strikes out swinging.3–0 · 22%

▼ 2ndNico Hoerner lines out to pitcher Jake Irvin.3–0 · 20%

▼ 2ndCarson Kelly lines out to third baseman Brady House.3–0 · 18%

▼ 2ndMoisés Ballesteros pops out to third baseman Brady House.3–0 · 18%

▲ 3rdAndrés Chaparro strikes out swinging.3–0 · 19%

▲ 3rdBrady House flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.3–0 · 20%

▲ 3rdDaylen Lile strikes out swinging.3–0 · 20%

▼ 3rdDansby Swanson strikes out swinging.3–0 · 18%

▼ 3rdMichael Conforto strikes out on a foul tip.3–0 · 17%

▼ 3rdMichael Busch flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.3–0 · 17%

▲ 4thJoey Wiemer triples (1) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.3–0 · 12%

▲ 4thCJ Abrams strikes out swinging.3–0 · 14%

▲ 4thNasim Nuñez pops out to first baseman Michael Busch in foul territory.3–0 · 17%

▲ 4thKeibert Ruiz pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman.3–0 · 19%

▼ 4thAlex Bregman homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.3–1 · 29%

▼ 4thIan Happ homers (2) on a fly ball to left field.3–2 · 43%

▼ 4thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to right fielder Joey Wiemer.3–2 · 39%

▼ 4thNico Hoerner singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.3–2 · 43%

▼ 4thCarson Kelly strikes out swinging. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Nico Hoerner steals (2) 2nd base. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Keibert Ruiz.3–2 · 41%

▼ 4thMoisés Ballesteros lines out sharply to right fielder Joey Wiemer.3–2 · 37%

▲ 5thJacob Young lines out sharply to right fielder Michael Conforto.3–2 · 39%

▲ 5thJames Wood walks.3–2 · 35%

▲ 5thAndrés Chaparro flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.3–2 · 38%

▲ 5thBrady House grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.3–2 · 41%

▼ 5thDansby Swanson strikes out swinging.3–2 · 38%

▼ 5thMichael Conforto walks.3–2 · 42%

▼ 5thMichael Busch strikes out swinging.3–2 · 38%

▼ 5thAlex Bregman lines out sharply to left fielder Daylen Lile.3–2 · 36%

▲ 6thDaylen Lile walks.3–2 · 30%

▲ 6thJoey Wiemer walks. Daylen Lile to 2nd.3–2 · 24%

▲ 6thCJ Abrams hit by pitch. Daylen Lile to 3rd. Joey Wiemer to 2nd.3–2 · 17%

▲ 6thNasim Nuñez called out on strikes.3–2 · 23%

▲ 6thKeibert Ruiz out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Daylen Lile scores.4–2 · 22%

▲ 6thJacob Young lines out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.4–2 · 25%

▼ 6thIan Happ walks.4–2 · 32%

▼ 6thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.4–2 · 26%

▼ 6thNico Hoerner strikes out on a foul tip.4–2 · 22%

▼ 6thCarson Kelly flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.4–2 · 20%

▲ 7thJames Wood flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.4–2 · 21%

▲ 7thLuis García Jr. grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.4–2 · 22%

▲ 7thBrady House singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.4–2 · 21%

▲ 7thDaylen Lile flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.4–2 · 22%

▼ 7thMoisés Ballesteros strikes out swinging.4–2 · 19%

▼ 7thDansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Brady House to first baseman Luis García Jr.4–2 · 16%

▼ 7thMichael Conforto flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.4–2 · 16%

▲ 8thJoey Wiemer singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.4–2 · 13%

▲ 8thCJ Abrams pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.4–2 · 15%

▲ 8thNasim Nuñez grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Joey Wiemer out at 2nd. Nasim Nuñez to 1st.4–2 · 17%

▲ 8thKeibert Ruiz homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field. Nasim Nuñez scores.6–2 · 3%

▲ 8thJacob Young lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.6–2 · 3%

▼ 8thMichael Busch grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.6–2 · 2%

▼ 8thAlex Bregman homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field.6–3 · 6%

▼ 8thIan Happ strikes out swinging.6–3 · 4%

▼ 8thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.6–3 · 4%

▲ 9thJames Wood flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.6–3 · 4%

▲ 9thLuis García Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Michael Conforto.6–3 · 4%

▲ 9thBrady House strikes out swinging.6–3 · 4%

▲ 9thDaylen Lile doubles (1) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Luis García Jr. out at home on the throw, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to shortstop Dansby Swanson to catcher Carson Kelly.6–3 · 4%

▼ 9thNico Hoerner lines out sharply to center fielder Jacob Young.6–3 · 2%

▼ 9thCarson Kelly grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.6–3 · 1%

▼ 9thMoisés Ballesteros grounds out, pitcher Clayton Beeter to first baseman Luis García Jr.6–3 · 1%

Box score

Washington Nationals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
James Wood DH	4	0	0	0	0	1	2	.077
Andrés Chaparro 1B	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.333
Luis García Jr. 1B	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.250
Brady House 3B	5	1	2	0	0	0	1	.308
Daylen Lile LF	4	2	2	0	0	1	1	.333
Joey Wiemer RF	3	1	3	1	3	1	0	1.000
CJ Abrams SS	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.143
Nasim Nuñez 2B	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	.222
Keibert Ruiz C	3	1	1	1	3	0	0	.286
Jacob Young CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.182

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Jake IrvinW	5.0	3	2	2	1	7	93	3.60
PJ Poulin	0.2	0	0	0	1	1	14	0.00
Gus Varland	1.1	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.00
Cionel Pérez	1.0	1	1	1	0	1	11	4.50
Clayton BeeterS	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.00

Chicago Cubs

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Michael Busch 1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.333
Alex Bregman 3B	4	2	2	2	2	0	0	.231
Ian Happ LF	3	1	1	1	1	1	2	.231
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.308
Nico Hoerner 2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.182
Carson Kelly C	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.143
Moisés Ballesteros DH	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.100
Dansby Swanson SS	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.125
Michael Conforto RF	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.000

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Shota ImanagaL	5.0	6	4	4	2	7	82	7.20
Phil Maton	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	23	0.00
Hunter Harvey	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	10	0.00
Hoby Milner	1.0	2	2	2	0	0	17	9.00
Daniel Palencia	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	16	0.00

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