Nationals fall to Cubs 8-6 in series opening game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Washington Nationals lost 8-6 to the Chicago Cubs on August 11 in the first game of a three-game series. Jake Irvin pitched 3.1 innings, giving up five earned runs. CJ Abrams hit a two-run home run to start the scoring for the Nationals, while Jacob Young also contributed a solo home run. The Cubs responded with multiple runs, including a key fielder's choice and a walk with bases loaded in the fifth. Despite scoring in the eighth, the Nationals could not complete the comeback. They are now 59-62 this season.
- •Nationals drop to 59-62 with the loss against the Cubs.
- •Jake Irvin moves to 2-6 after pitching 3.1 innings.
- •CJ Abrams and Jacob Young each hit home runs for the Nationals.
- •The Cubs scored crucial runs in the fourth inning to take control.
- •Nationals scored late but couldn't overcome the deficit.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals Open Series vs. Cubs With 8-6 Loss
"The Washington Nationals fell short on Tuesday night after dropping the opening game against the Chicago Cubs, 8-6
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