Cubs offense struggles in 7-0 setback to Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Chicago Cubs lost 7-0 to the Washington Nationals on August 13. Cubs pitcher Aaron Civale provided 3.1 innings of solid relief, facing 13 batters and allowing only one run. However, the offense failed to support, with only a single from Michael Busch and two walks from Dansby Swanson standing out. Kevin Gausman started but did not perform, leaving the Cubs with no runs scored. The team now returns to Chicago for a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Cubs fall to Nationals 7-0 on August 13.
- •Aaron Civale pitched 3.1 innings, allowing one run.
- •Cubs managed only a single hit and two walks.
- •Kevin Gausman struggled in his start for Chicago.
- •Cubs face Cardinals next in a home series.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Aaron Civale is the Superhero vs. the Nationals
"The offense was missing in action in a 7-0 loss to Washington.
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