Nats Blank Cubs in Pitching Duel
- The Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in a pitching duel on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Washington.
- The Nationals' MacKenzie Gore and Cubs starter Matthew Boyd both pitched strongly, with Boyd carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning.
- Amed Rosario broke the scoreless tie with his third homer on Boyd's first pitch in the seventh inning, and Nasim Nuez added an RBI double in the eighth.
- Gore allowed three hits over seven innings, recorded seven strikeouts, issued one walk, and delivered a total of 94 pitches. He retired 21 of the last 23 batters he faced and has now pitched 13 consecutive scoreless innings.
- The victory evened the three-game series, showcased strong pitching performances, and demonstrated the Nationals' ability to capitalize on key offensive moments.
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Rosario’s Homer Lifts Nats Over Cubs - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 — The Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on June 4 at Nationals Park, evening their three-game series. MacKenzie Gore pitched seven scoreless innings, and Amed Rosario’s seventh-inning home run broke the deadlock, securing the win for Washington.The game, attended by 21,965 fans, saw Gore (3-5, 2.87 ERA) dominate, allowing three hits, striking out seven, and walking one over 94 pitches. He escaped a bases…

Gore outpitches Boyd as Nationals blank Cubs 2-0 to even series
MacKenzie Gore pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and Amed Rosario homered to break a scoreless tie in the seventh as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
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