Cubs Escape with Exciting 7-6 Victory Against Nationals
Thrilling Comeback in the Ninth Leads to Dramatic Win
Late-Game Heroics Secure Victory for Chicago
In a nail-biting finish, the Chicago Cubs narrowly defeated the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.
Trailing 6-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Cubs staged a remarkable comeback. Patrick Wisdom led off with a single, and Ian Happ followed with a walk.
Rafael Ortega then roped a game-tying triple to right field, scoring both runners. With Ortega on third, Nico Hoerner delivered the game-winning single to give the Cubs the dramatic victory.
Key Moments in the Game:
- Nationals took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning.
- Cubs tied the game in the third inning on a three-run home run by Frank Schwindel.
- Nationals regained the lead in the fourth inning on a solo homer by Lane Thomas.
- Cubs cut the deficit to 6-5 in the seventh inning on a sacrifice fly by Schwindel.
- Ortega's game-tying triple in the ninth inning set the stage for Hoerner's walk-off single.
Impact on the Standings:
The win improves the Cubs' record to 43-46, while the Nationals fall to 39-49. The Cubs remain in third place in the NL Central, while the Nationals are in fourth place in the NL East.
Notable Performances:
- Rafael Ortega: 1-for-3 with a game-tying triple and two RBIs
- Nico Hoerner: 1-for-4 with the game-winning RBI
- Frank Schwindel: 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs
- Nationals starter Josiah Gray: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 5 K
- Cubs starter Keegan Thompson: 5.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 4 K
Looking Ahead:
The Cubs will host the Nationals again on Wednesday afternoon in the final game of the series. The Nationals will then head to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates, while the Cubs will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers.
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