The Chicago Cubs got off to a great start on Friday with 5 runs in the first inning on their way to an 11-5 win over the Washington National at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs hit 4 home runs in the game which included a 3-run homer by Dansby Swanson.
Reese McGuire, Nico Horner, and Ian Happ had solo home runs as Chicago has won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Nationals had their 3-game winning come an end. Luis Garcia Jr. hit a 2-run home run and Daylen Lile had 2 RBI on a pair of triples.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday afternoon.
September 5, 2025