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Cubs rally against Nationals as Crow-Armstrong hits 27th home run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cubs rally against Nationals as Crow-Armstrong hits 27th home run

Summary

The Chicago Cubs came back from an early deficit to secure an 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on August 11. Pete Crow-Armstrong highlighted the offense with his 27th home run in the third inning, traveling an estimated 437 feet. Alongside Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki also homered, with Suzuki’s shot in the eighth inning extending the lead. The Cubs have now improved their record to 70-50, marking a 20-game lead over.500 for the season. CJ Abrams and Jacob Young both contributed homers for the Nationals, who continue to face challenges this season. The two teams are set for a rematch, with David Peterson slated to start for the Cubs on August 12.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs improve record to 70-50, 20 games over.500.
•Crow-Armstrong, Bregman, and Suzuki each hit home runs.
•CJ Abrams leads Nationals with a two-run homer.
•Next game features David Peterson starting for Cubs.

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 27th homer and Cubs beat Nationals 8-6 to move 20 games over .500

What they're saying

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Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki homered, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from an early deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday night. Crow-Armstrong's third-inning shot, his 27th, hit the facade of the third deck in right field, traveling an estimated 437 feet. Bregman hit his 13th homer and finished 2 for 4 with three runs scored.
— Yahoo Sportsby BYRON KERR

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