Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to keep the good times rolling after their sweep of the Reds
Washington, DC - August 9, 2026 - The Washington Nationals secured their second sweep of the season during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. As they look to capitalize on this momentum, this week's challenges will likely be tough against the Chicago Cubs. Among the Nationals' lineup, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been performing exceptionally well.
With a lefty on the mound, the Nationals have a lot of right-handed batters in their lineup, so Dylan Crews will lead off, followed by Andres Chaparro at second base and playing first. Andrew Pinckney will make his return to lead off the left field position after limited play over the weekend. Brady House and Harry Ford have also been re-integrated into the team's lineup.
Jake Irvin will be pitching for his first home start since mid-May. The Nationals' lineup showcased in full can be viewed here: https://t.co/M7AONBLYL5.
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