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Enhanced Box Score: Nationals 7, Cubs 0

The Chicago Cubs have lost two consecutive games to the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals.

By · Published August 17, 2026 at 00:27 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026 at 00:27 UTC

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📍 The outcome

The Nationals secured a 7-0 victory over the Cubs, with pitcher Cade Cavalli delivering a standout performance. Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, striking out ten batters, while the Cubs' starter struggled in the fifth inning.

Epilogue added 22h ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

The Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on August 13. Cade Cavalli pitched a dominant game, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. He struck out 10 batters. The Nationals' offense was led by Cavalli and Ortiz. The Cubs' starter, Gausman, struggled in the fifth inning. The Nationals' win was their second shutout of the Cubs in as many days.

Louis Cardinals defeated the Cubs 11-4 on August 16. Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson each had three extra-base hits. The Cardinals' victory was their second consecutive win over the Cubs. The Cubs' offense struggled against the Cardinals' pitching, managing only four runs. The Cubs' offense has struggled in both games, managing only four runs in total. The Cubs' pitching has also been inconsistent, with Gausman struggling in the fifth inning against the Nationals.

The Cubs will look to bounce back in their next game. The Cubs' struggles continue as they face the Nationals and the Cardinals. The Cubs' offense has been unable to produce runs, and their pitching has been inconsistent. The Cubs will need to address these issues if they hope to turn their season around.

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Questions people are asking

Who won the game between the Cubs and the Nationals?

The Washington Nationals won the game 7-0.

How did Cade Cavalli perform in the game?

Cade Cavalli pitched a dominant game, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and striking out 10 batters.

Who led the Cardinals' offense against the Cubs?

Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson each had three extra-base hits.

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Topics

Chicago Cubs Washington Nationals St. Louis Cardinals Cade Cavalli Jordan Walker Alec Burleson

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