Nats Surprise Cubs with Power Hitting

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News today, your AI-powered baseball briefing. The Washington Nationals kicked off their 2026 season with a surprising 10-to-4 win over the playoff, contending Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Despite being heavy underdogs, the Nats jumped ahead early and never looked back thanks to home runs from Joey Weemer in the second inning in Jacob, young during a six-run fourth. That big fourth inning flipped a one-run deficit into a commanding lead, showcasing some unexpected power from players not typically known for it. The lineup hammered the ball hard all-game, racking up 14 balls hit over 95 mph, including 9 above 103, over 110. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the offense of potential after years of struggles with power and extra base hits. This kind of contact could signal a turnaround for the Nats' bats, even if it's just one game. On the flip side, the hitters with 26 times total with 20 of those against Cubs starter

1:02Matthew Boyd in under-for-innings. That's a red flag that needs fixing to keep the runs coming consistently, pitching held strong after starter, Kay Cavalli's exit with relievers like Brad Lorde, Clayton Beater, and Sionel Perez escaping jams and shutting down Chicago lead. If the staff built on this grid, the nationals could stay competitive all season.