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The Chicago Cubs dominated the Washington Nationals 10–2 on March 28 at Wrigley Field, delivering an offensive explosion that far exceeded the Vegas total line of 1. The Cubs' lineup produced 10 hits with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs, posting a .767 OPS despite striking out 7 times, while the Nationals managed just 4 hits, 1 home run, and a .737 OPS in a largely anemic performance. Chicago's pitching staff surrendered only 4 hits and 2 earned runs across the contest, though the ERA of 5.00 reflected some inefficiency with 4 walks allowed. Washington's pitchers were roughed up, allowing 10 hits and 8 earned runs with a 5.82 ERA, unable to contain the Cubs' early assault. The Nationals' offensive struggles—highlighted by a .231 batting average and .306 on-base percentage—underscored a significant gap in execution between the two squads. Clean defense from Chicago (0 errors) further limited Washington's opportunities to mount a comeback. The Cubs' ability to generate run production early in spring training suggests their lineup is ahead of schedule heading into the regular season.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| CHC | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
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Players who scored
James WoodBrady HousePete Crow-Armstrong ×2Miguel Amaya ×2Michael BuschIan HappNico HoernerDansby SwansonMoisés BallesterosMatt Shaw
