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Washington Nationals @ 
Chicago Cubs
2018-08-11 · Day game · Wrigley Field · Att: 41320 · 85°F, sunny · Wind 9 mph from RF · 3:11
Washington Nationals defeated Chicago Cubs 9–4. Washington Nationals opened the scoring in the 1st — Ryan Zimmerman homers (8) on a fly ball to center field. Bryce Harper scores. The game's biggest swing came in the 1st: Ryan Zimmerman homers (8) on a fly ball to center field. Bryce Harper scores — worth 18% in win probability.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | |
| CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
W: Tanner Roark L: Jon Lester SV: (none)
Umpires — HP: Nick Mahrley · 1B: Alan Porter · 2B: Todd Tichenor · 3B: Bill Miller · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Washington Nationals — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adam Eaton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Trea Turner | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 Bryce Harper | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Ryan Zimmerman | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
 Juan Soto | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Mark Reynolds | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Daniel Murphy | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
 Matt Wieters | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Tanner Roark | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Wilmer Difo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Michael Taylor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Matt Adams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Chicago Cubs — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Anthony Rizzo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Javier Baez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Jason Heyward | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 David Bote | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Willson Contreras | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Kyle Schwarber | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Addison Russell | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Jon Lester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Albert Almora | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Tommy La Stella | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Ian Happ | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Victor Caratini | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Tyler Chatwood | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Ben Zobrist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Washington Nationals — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Roark | 7.2 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
 Wander Suero | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Chicago Cubs — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | 3.2 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
 Jorge De La Rosa | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
 Mike Montgomery | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Chatwood | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Adam Eaton: 43/G4M
- Trea Turner: 9/L9D
- Bryce Harper: S9/L89S+
- Ryan Zimmerman: HR/F8LXD+.1-H
- Juan Soto: 43/G4+
Bot 1
- Anthony Rizzo: HP
- Javier Baez: 2/BP2LF
- Jason Heyward: PO1(13)
- Jason Heyward: 3/F3F-
Top 2
- Mark Reynolds: K
- Daniel Murphy: S8/L4D-
- Matt Wieters: S8/L8LS.1-3
- Tanner Roark: 3/SH/BG13S-.1-2
- Adam Eaton: K
Bot 2
- David Bote: K
- Willson Contreras: 43/G4
- Kyle Schwarber: S9/L4D+
- Addison Russell: S8/F8RS-.1-3
- Jon Lester: 43/G4
Top 3
- Trea Turner: S7/L78S+
- Bryce Harper: K+SB2.1-3(E2/TH)
- Ryan Zimmerman: 8/SF/F8LXD+.3-H(UR)
- Juan Soto: K
Bot 3
- Albert Almora: S7/G56+
- Anthony Rizzo: S9/G34.1-3
- Javier Baez: 9/SF/F89D.3-H
- Jason Heyward: CS2(26)
- Jason Heyward: 7/F7LS
Top 4
- Mark Reynolds: S7/L78D+
- Daniel Murphy: HR/F78XD+.1-H
- Matt Wieters: W
- Tanner Roark: K
- Adam Eaton: 53/SH/BG15S+.1-2
- Trea Turner: S8/G6.2-H
- Bryce Harper: S8/L8RM+.1-2
- Ryan Zimmerman: HR/F8LXD+.2-H;1-H
- Juan Soto: K
Bot 4
- David Bote: 63/G56
- Willson Contreras: 4/L4D+
- Kyle Schwarber: 7/F7LM
Top 5
- Mark Reynolds: K
- Daniel Murphy: K
- Matt Wieters: W
- Tanner Roark: K
Bot 5
- Addison Russell: K
- Tommy La Stella: W
- Albert Almora: K
- Anthony Rizzo: 9/L89D+
Top 6
- Adam Eaton: 31/G34
- Trea Turner: K
- Bryce Harper: W
- Ryan Zimmerman: 54(1)/FO/G5L
Bot 6
- Javier Baez: 3/G34S-
- Ian Happ: K
- David Bote: S8/G6+
- Willson Contreras: K
Top 7
- Juan Soto: 163/G15-
- Mark Reynolds: 6/F13-
- Daniel Murphy: S9/G34+
- Matt Wieters: S9/G34+.1-2
- Tanner Roark: 43/G4
Bot 7
- Kyle Schwarber: 8/L8RM
- Addison Russell: S7/L56D+
- Tommy La Stella: 3/G3L.1-2
- Albert Almora: K
Top 8
- Adam Eaton: 8/F8LXD+
- Trea Turner: W
- Wilmer Difo: K
- Ryan Zimmerman: W.1-2
- Juan Soto: 63/G6MS-
Bot 8
- Victor Caratini: 8/F8RD
- Tyler Chatwood: S9/L4D
- Ian Happ: S7/L6D.1-2
- David Bote: K
- Willson Contreras: S8/G6M+.2-H;1-3
- Kyle Schwarber: 8/F8RXD+
Top 9
- Mark Reynolds: 7/F7D+
- Michael Taylor: 9/L89M
- Matt Wieters: S7/L7S+
- Matt Adams: K
Bot 9
- Addison Russell: S7/G56+
- Tommy La Stella: WP.1-2
- Tommy La Stella: 53/G56+
- Albert Almora: 43/G4M.2-3
- Victor Caratini: W
- Ben Zobrist: D9/L89XD+.3-H;1-H
- Ian Happ: K
Notes & reviews
- Nationals challenged call that Rizzo was safe at first; call was overturned - out on pickoff
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- Cubs challenged call that Wieters was safe at home; call was upheld - safe
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