Washington 6, at Chi. Cubs 3

CHICAGO (Interstat) — Joey Wiemer’s first-inning blast set an immediate tone and Keibert Ruiz provided critical late-inning insurance as the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field to claim the opening series of the season. The Nationals, rebounding from a lopsided loss a day prior, improved to 2-1, while the Cubs fell to 1-2. The most important part of the game came in the top of the first inning, a swift and decisive response to Saturday’s defeat. After Cubs starter Shota Imanaga recorded two quick strikeouts, Brady House and Daylen Lile hit back-to-back singles.… Read more...