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Cubs Clinch Victory Over Nationals! 
Fellow Cubs fans, what a game it was! Today, our boys took on the Washington Nationals and emerged victorious with a convincing 8-3 win! The Cubs played some outstanding baseball, securing another win on the road. Let's dive into how it all unfolded.Early Inning Challenges 
The game started a bit rocky for us. At the bottom of the first inning, the Nationals managed to get on the board first with a single from Luis Garcia Jr., scoring CJ Abrams. However, in the top of the second inning, our talented Michael Busch tripled to right, setting the stage for Dansby Swanson's sacrifice fly to score Busch and tie the game up at 1-1. It wasn't until the bottom of the third that the Nationals pulled ahead again, but worry not, for it was short-lived!Mid-Game Dominance 
The fourth inning is when the momentum shifted in our favor. Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and showcased his speed by stealing third, allowing Michael Busch to bring him home. Swanson added another sacrifice fly, and the Cubs leveled the score at 3-3. But what a fifth inning we had! Our bats came alive: Matt Shaw and Ian Happ reached base, followed by a crucial sacrifice fly from Seiya Suzuki. Then Carson Kelly and the reliable Busch continued to load the bases, leading to Nico Hoerner delivering a two-RBI single, making it 7-3. Incredible teamwork and strategy!Securing the Win 
Our guys didn't let up as we entered the latter innings. The seventh inning saw Michael Busch, once again, make a mark with a towering home run to right center, ensuring our lead ballooned to 8-3. Our bullpen was spectacular, closing out the remaining innings without letting the Nationals back into the game. The top-tier pitching performances ensured no further drama, as the Cubs bullpen combined efforts to keep Washington at bay.On to the Next One! 
It's games like these that remind us why we love being Cubs fans! The resilience and flair our team showed today is sure to propel us forward this season. Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner were pivotal in today's performance, while the whole lineup contributed when it counted. Can't wait for the next game! Go Cubs Go! 
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Nationals (June 3rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |