Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs

Aug 8, 2022

FINAL

Box Score

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
WSH	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	3	8	0	6
CHC	0	0	3	0	0	1	2	0	-	6	11	1	7

loss:

A. Sanchez(0-5)win: Chicago Cubs logo

K. Thompson(9-5)save: Chicago Cubs logo

R. Wick(5)

Game Recap

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs game highlights

CHICAGO -- As Jed Hoyer sat in the home dugout at Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon, the Cubs’ president of baseball operations discussed the team’s decision to part ways with veteran Jason Heyward after this season. It is time, Hoyer explained, to prioritize playing time for up-and-comers like Christopher Morel...

Scoring Summary

WSHCHC

3Nelson Velazquez homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. [1 run] 01
3Christopher Morel homers (10) on a fly ball to left center field. Nick Madrigal scores. [2 runs] 03
6Luke Voit homers (15) on a fly ball to center field. [1 run] 13
6Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to center fielder Victor Robles. Seiya Suzuki scores. Patrick Wisdom to 2nd. [1 run] 14
7Willson Contreras singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yadiel Hernandez. Christopher Morel scores. Rafael Ortega to 2nd. [1 run] 15
7Seiya Suzuki out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Lane Thomas. Rafael Ortega scores. Willson Contreras to 3rd. [1 run] [2 outs] 16
8Joey Meneses homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Nelson Cruz scores. [2 runs] 36

Player Stats

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1Victor RoblesCF	0	4	0	0	2	0	0	3	.233
2Luis Garcia Jr.SS	1	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	.290
3Luke Voit1B	1	4	1	1	1	0	1	1	.235
4Nelson CruzDH	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	.235
5Yadiel HernandezLF	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.269
Joey MenesesPH-LF	1	1	1	2	0	0	1	0	.250
6Keibert RuizC	1	4	0	0	1	0	0	1	.243
7Lane ThomasRF	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	.238
8Cesar Hernandez2B	1	4	0	0	1	0	0	3	.241
9Maikel Franco3B	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	.228
Joshua PalaciosPH	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	.133
TOTAL	8	34	3	3	8	1	2	15	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Anibal SanchezRHP	5.0	7	4	4	3	2	2	91	7.56
Steve CishekRHP	1.0	1	0	0	2	0	0	12	3.78
Hunter HarveyRHP	1.0	2	2	2	1	1	0	24	3.68
Mason ThompsonRHP	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	0	15	1.13
TOTAL	8.0	11	6	6	7	4	2	142	-

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1Rafael OrtegaCF	0	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	.235
2Willson ContrerasC	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.253
3Ian HappLF	1	4	0	0	1	0	0	2	.274
4Seiya SuzukiRF	1	3	1	1	1	0	0	1	.245
5Patrick Wisdom1B	1	4	0	0	2	0	0	1	.220
6Nico HoernerSS	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.296
7Nelson VelazquezDH	3	4	1	1	1	0	1	2	.239
8Nick Madrigal2B	0	1	1	0	1	2	0	2	.225
9Christopher Morel3B	2	4	2	2	1	0	1	4	.263


TOTAL	11	31	6	6	7	4	2	14	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Keegan ThompsonRHP	6.0	5	1	1	3	0	1	85	3.36
Michael RuckerRHP	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	16	4.40
Brandon HughesLHP	1.0	2	2	2	2	0	1	22	3.38
Rowan WickRHP	1.0	1	0	0	2	0	0	17	4.14
TOTAL	9.0	8	3	3	8	1	2	140	-

Play-by-Play

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1st inningWSHCHC

TOP 1
LINEOUT — Victor Robles lines out to left fielder Ian Happ. [1 out]
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SINGLE — Luis Garcia singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
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WILD PITCH — Wild pitch by pitcher Keegan Thompson. Luis Garcia to 2nd.
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STRIKEOUT — Luke Voit strikes out swinging. [2 outs]
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GROUNDOUT — Nelson Cruz grounds out sharply, shortstop Nico Hoerner to first baseman Patrick Wisdom. [3 outs]
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BOTTOM 1
FLYOUT — Rafael Ortega flies out to right fielder Lane Thomas. [1 out]
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LINEOUT — Willson Contreras lines out sharply to left fielder Yadiel Hernandez. [2 outs]
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STRIKEOUT — Ian Happ strikes out swinging. [3 outs]
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Team Stats

WSH

CHC

3Runs6

8Hits11

0Errors1

.235Batting Avg.355

34At Bats31

2Extra-base Hits3

2Home Runs2

3Runs-Batted-In6

1Walks4

0Stolen Bases2

8Strikeouts7

6Left on Base7

14Total Bases18

Game Details

Monday, August 8, 2022 · 8:05 PM

Wrigley Field · Chicago, IL

attendance: 30,904 (74.2%)

weather: 66 degrees, overcast