Nationals @ Cubs · Mar 28, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sat, Mar 28, 2026

Wrigley Field Regular Season

Washington Nationals Nationals 2

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10 Chicago Cubs Cubs

Away starter

Miles Mikolas

Home starter

Cade Horton

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Horton's stellar start shows how crucial he is for Cubs' '26 hopes

CHICAGO -- This week has not only been about the beginning of the Cubs’ quest to return to the postseason after last fall’s October experience. In light of the six-year extension with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the reported long-term agreement with second baseman Nico Hoerner, it has also been

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Ian Happ hits first homer of season in Cubs' win00:03:17

Ian Happ hits a three-run home run and Cade Horton strikes out four in the Cubs' 10-2 win against the Nationals

Condensed Game: WSH@CHC - 3/28/2600:10:32

Condensed Game: James Wood and the Nationals take on Ian Happ and the Cubs on March 28, 2026

Ian Happ's first homer of the season00:00:27

Ian Happ hits a three-run homer to center field in the bottom of the 6th inning, extending the Cub's lead to 9-2

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