The Cubs offense continued to put up huge numbers as the calendar turned to September, hitting double digits yet again in Washington. Sloppy Nationals defense opened the door early and Chicago kicked it down, eventually scoring 14 times to complete their second consecutive sweep and sixth win in a row.
Jordan Wicks returned from a long stay on the injured list to make his first start since June 14 and got into a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the 2nd inning. The lefty was able to get a double play and a fly out to limit the damage to only a single run.