Hendricks pitches Cubs past Nationals 5-2
Kyle Hendricks pitched six scoreless innings, Ben Zobrist drove in four runs and the Cubs beat the Nationals 5-2 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
2
Chicago Cubs
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Werth homered to left (395 feet), Harper scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Russell doubled to deep left center, Kalish scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Zobrist homered to left center (397 feet), La Stella scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Zobrist singled to right, La Stella and Bryant scored, Rizzo thrown out at third.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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End Inning 2-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Ramos lined out to first.
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Line Out 2-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Ramos batting
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Play Result 2-5
Rondón relieved Wood.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Werth homered to left (395 feet), Harper scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Home Run 1-5
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Play Result 0-5
Harper to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 0-5
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
Werth batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Murphy flied out to center.
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Fly Out 0-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
Murphy batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Zimmerman lined out to center.
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Line Out 0-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
Zimmerman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Harper walked.
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Head to Head
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Tommy La Stella3B4
Kris BryantRF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Ryan KalishLF51
Addison RussellSS27
Tim FederowiczC18
Kyle HendricksP28
Substitutes
Jason HeywardCF22
Travis WoodP19
Hector RondonP28
Trevor CahillP
Clayton RichardP2
Justin GrimmP46
Jorge SolerPH12
Pedro StropP64
Javier Baez3B28
WSH
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Anthony Rendon3B6
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Daniel Murphy2B9
Jayson WerthLF28
Wilson RamosC40
Danny EspinosaSS14
Joe RossP41
Substitutes
Sammy SolísP50
Clint RobinsonPH25
Felipe VazquezP73
Shawn KelleyP27
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