Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
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Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 2:21 PM
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Washington Nationals (17-22) @ Chicago Cubs (21-21)
Joe Ross (2-3, 5.80) vs. Trevor Williams (2-2, 6.27)
Finale of 4-game series at Wrigley. Anthony Rizzo's back in the starting lineup after missing Wednesday's game.
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 2:31 PM
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T1 — Bell goes yard off former Pirates teammate Williams. Solo shot hit out to CF. Schwarber then goes oppo with a solo shot of his own.
T1 || Nationals 2, Cubs 0
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 2:58 PM
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B2 — Cubs get on the board. Bote & Hoerner single, & Martini (just called up) plates Bote with a sac. fly.
B2 || Nationals 2, Cubs 1
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 3:13 PM
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M3 — "Strike 'em out, throw 'em out." Turner caught stealing for the 1st time this season. Bell then pops up on the infield.
M3 || Nationals 2, Cubs 1
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 3:19 PM
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B3 — Nice catch at the wall by Schwarber as Rizzo flies out to LF. Schwarber ends up leaning into the ivy.
B3 || Nationals 2, Cubs 1
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 3:27 PM
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B3 — Go-ahead 2-run blast by Happ. Barely clears the wall in RF & lands in the basket. His 2nd basket shot of the series.
B3 || Nationals 2, Cubs 3
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 3:50 PM
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B4 — Pederson hits an RBI base knock up the middle that scores Martini & chases Ross from the game. Williams singled in the previous PA.
B4 || Nationals 2, Cubs 4
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 3:57 PM
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E4 — Williams holds at 3B on single hit to CF by Rizzo. Baez then hits a comebacker that leaves the bases loaded.
E4 || Nationals 2, Cubs 4
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 4:05 PM
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T5 — Williams gets pulled with 2 away & a man on 2B. Harrison led off with a double.
T5 || Nationals 2, Cubs 4
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 4:13 PM
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M5 — Steele walks Soto but then fans Bell to leave a RISP stranded.
M5 || Nationals 2, Cubs 4
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 4:15 PM
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B5 — 2nd HR of the day for Happ! 404-foot blast sent out to CF.
B5 || Nationals 2, Cubs 5
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 4:37 PM
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E6 — A Castro throwing error leads off the inning, but Castro helps the Nats turn 2 & get out of bases-loaded jam.
E6 || Nationals 2, Cubs 5
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 4:40 PM
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T7 — Steele seems a little fatigued after running the bases in the heat. Tepera relieves Steele after he's evaluated by a trainer.
T7 || Nationals 2, Cubs 5
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 5:14 PM
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M8 — Hoerner makes a diving stop to end the top of the 8th. By the way, Steele left the game earlier due to right hamstring tightness (possibly due to running the bases in the heat).
M8 || Nationals 2, Cubs 5
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 5:18 PM
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B8 — Pederson's struggling with an injury of some sort. Seems to be dealing with discomfort to his torso. He remains at the plate after a trainer checks on him & then flies out.
B8 || Nationals 2, Cubs 5
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Re: Cubs vs. Nationals: Game Thread
May 20, 2021, 5:31 PM
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FINAL — Cubs win! Kimbrel closes it out. Cubbies take 3-out-of-4 vs. the Nats.
FINAL || Nationals 2, Cubs 5
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