Washington Nationals won 6-3 as Jake Irvin worked 5 innings
Joey Wiemer homered and drove in 3 runs, while Jake Irvin worked 5 innings in the Washington Nationals' win over the Chicago Cubs.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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On March 29, 2026, the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3. Jake Irvin worked 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 93 pitches, and Joey Wiemer homered and drove in 3 runs.
How the runs came
The Washington Nationals finished with 6 runs, 3 runs more than the Chicago Cubs. The offense scored in 3 of 9 innings, topped by a 3-run 1st. The staff held the Chicago Cubs without a run in 7 of 9 innings.
In the top of the 1st, Joey Wiemer drove in 3 runs with a home run. The play put the Washington Nationals ahead to stay, 3-0.
The Washington Nationals stood 2-1, 3rd in the division and 1 game back at the end of March 29, 2026.
Hitters in the win
Joey Wiemer went 3-for-3 with 1 run, 1 triple, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk. Keibert Ruiz finished 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Daylen Lile had 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 double, and 1 walk.
Brady House finished 2-for-5 with 1 run. Jacob Young had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 double. Nasim Nuñez collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 run. The Washington Nationals' 11 hits came from 7 batters. They also drew 3 walks. 5 hits went for extra bases.
How the staff pitched
Jake Irvin worked 5 innings on 93 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs, walking 1 and striking out 7. Across 9 innings, the Washington Nationals' staff threw 133 pitches, allowed 4 hits and 3 runs, issued 2 walks, and recorded 10 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.