On September 6, 2025, at Wrigley Field, the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 2–1. Brad Lord claimed the win, improving his record to 4-8 with a 4.34 ERA. The Nationals’ record now stands at 56-84, placing them 5th in the NL East. Dylan Lile hit a home run and contributed an RBI, while Jorge Alfaro also drove in a run. The Cubs’ Matthew Boyd took the loss, moving to 12-7 with a 2.94 ERA. The Cubs are now 81-60, holding the 2nd spot in the NL Central. The Nationals scored the first run in the opening inning. C.J. Abrams hit a double and then advanced to third. A groundout allowed him to score, putting the Nationals ahead early. The Cubs responded in the second inning with a run of their own. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a double and was driven home by Carson Kelly’s groundout. In the fourth inning, the Nationals took the lead again. Dylan Lile hit a home run, making the score 2-1. This remained the final score as both teams were unable to add more runs in the remaining innings. The Nationals’ pitching held the Cubs in check for the rest of the game.

Brad Lord played a key role for the Nationals, earning the win with a strong performance on the mound. He pitched 5.67 innings, allowing only two hits and one run while striking out seven. This performance helped improve his record to 4-8 for the season.

On the offensive side, Daylen Lile stood out for the Nationals. He went 2-for-4, scoring a run and hitting a home run that brought in one RBI. Jorge Alfaro also contributed with two hits and one RBI, helping the Nationals secure the victory.

For the Cubs, Matthew Boyd took the loss despite pitching seven innings and striking out three. He allowed seven hits and two runs. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner each managed a hit, but the Cubs could not generate enough offense to overcome the Nationals’ lead.

What’s Next

The Nationals’ win over the Cubs puts them at a record of 56-84. They remain in 5th place in the East. This victory gives them a boost, but they still have a tough climb in the standings. The Cubs, with a record of 81-60, are in 2nd place in the Central. This loss is a setback for them as they try to catch the division leader. The game was tightly contested, and the Cubs will look to bounce back in their next outing.

The Washington Nationals will continue their series against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The game will take place at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM. Following this, the Nationals will travel to face the Miami Marlins, starting a new series on Monday, September 8, 2025.

The Chicago Cubs will also play the Nationals again on September 7 at Wrigley Field. After this game, the Cubs will head to Atlanta to start a series against the Braves on Monday, September 8, 2025. The game at Truist Park will begin at 7:15 PM.

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