Cubs win 4-2, Hammel stays undefeated vs Nationals
WASHINGTON -- Dexter Fowler had two hits, scored twice and Jason Hammel continued his mastery of Washington Nationals in the Chicago Cubs' 4-2 win on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
4
Washington Nationals
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Harper homered to left center (385 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Herrera singled to center, Montero scored, Herrera to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-1
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Rizzo doubled to deep right, Fowler scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Fowler singled to left, Herrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Bryant reached on infield single to shortstop, Fowler scored, Rizzo to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Desmond struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Desmond batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Robinson struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 4-2
Ramos to second on wild pitch by Strop.
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Wild Pitch 4-2
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Robinson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Ramos grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Rendon out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Ramos batting
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Play Result 4-2
Strop relieved Rondón.
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Lineup Change 4-2
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Lineup Change 4-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rendon walked.
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 9: ball 4
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedWSH
Denard SpanCF4
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Bryce HarperRF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Wilson RamosC40
Clint RobinsonLF25
Ian DesmondSS20
Danny Espinosa2B14
Joe RossP41
Substitutes
Tyler MoorePH28
Felipe VazquezP73
Dan UgglaPH26
Taylor HillP58
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Miguel MonteroC14
Junior LakeRF48
Chris CoghlanLF7
Jonathan Herrera2B19
Jason HammelP39
Addison RussellSS27
Substitutes
Matt SzczurLF36
Hector RondonP28
Pedro StropP64
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