Nationals Sweep Cubs, Irvin Shines in Debut

0:00On March 29th, Washington National snagged a season-opening series win, taking two out of three from the Chicago Cubs with a solid 6-3 victory. On Sunday, Joey Wimmer crushed his second-homer of the year in the first inning, putting the Nats up three-nothing early, and Cabert Ruiz added a two-run blast. In the eighth to seal it, Jake Irvin earned the win in his first start, tossing five innings with just two runs, three hits, seven strikeouts and one walk, while the bullpen. Locked it down with Clayton Beater grabbing his first save. Over on the Cubs side, new free-age-and-star Alex Bregman smashed two solo homers, his first in signing that huge five-year 175. Million dollar deal, and Ian Hap chipped in one, but it wasn't enough to rally back. Show to Imanaga took the loss after five innings, giving up four runs on six hits, and former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toes throughout the ceremonial. First pitch to hype the crowd. Nats head to Philly next, Cubs host the Angels.

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