CHN @ WAS

Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals, October 12, 2017

Playing on the road, the Chicago Cubs won 9-8 over the Washington Nationals on October 12, 2017, a Division Series game. It was decided by a single run. The information panel shows a crowd of 43,849, a running time of 277 minutes, and a night start. The weather notes give 62 degrees and a 13 mph wind. The Chicago Cubs scored in the first, third, fifth, sixth, and seventh innings, with the biggest frame a 4-run fifth. The line score has the Washington Nationals crossing the plate in the second, sixth, seventh, and eighth; the second brought 4 runs. Hits were 9 for the Chicago Cubs and 14 for the Washington Nationals, with 0 and 2 errors. The win went to Brian Duensing, allowing 0 earned runs on 0 hits in 0.2 innings. The loss was charged to Max Scherzer after 1.0 innings and 4 runs. Wade Davis earned the save. No pitcher struck out more than Kyle Hendricks, who had 7. The Chicago Cubs used Wade Davis, Brian Duensing, Carl Edwards, Kyle Hendricks, and Mike Montgomery on the mound. The Washington Nationals' pitching table lists Matt Albers, Sean Doolittle, Gio Gonzalez, Brandon Kintzler, and Ryan Madson. Addison Russell led the Chicago Cubs at the plate: 2 for 4, 2 doubles, and 4 RBI. Michael Taylor led the Washington Nationals at the plate: 2 for 4, 1 home run, and 4 RBI. The Washington Nationals got another home run from Daniel Murphy. Jerry Layne worked home plate.