The Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Nationals Park, as Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. It was the most recent Nationals vs Cubs game. Below are the full match player stats for pitchers and hitters from the ESPN box score, checked against the official MLB Stats API.
Nationals vs Cubs at a glance: Nationals 7, Cubs 0 · August 13, 2026 · Nationals Park, Washington · Attendance 21,463 · Time 2:20. Winning pitcher: Cade Cavalli (8 IP, 1 H, 10 K). Losing pitcher: Kevin Gausman. Key hitter: Abimelec Ortiz (2-for-4, three-run home run).
Cavalli retired the first 15 batters he faced. Chicago's only hit came from Michael Busch with two outs in the seventh inning. The win let Washington avoid a three-game sweep, though Chicago took the series 2-1. It is part of our match player stats series, alongside Texans vs Steelers and Celtics vs Cavaliers.
Nationals vs Cubs Linescore
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Washington Nationals | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Washington scored one run in the fourth inning, five in the fifth and one in the eighth.
Pitching Stats
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | Pitches | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli (WSH) | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 103 | W (10-5) |
| Clayton Beeter (WSH) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Kevin Gausman (CHC) | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 93 | L (6-11) |
| Aaron Civale (CHC) | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 | — |
Cavalli set career highs with eight innings and 103 pitches. It was Gausman's second start for the Cubs since a trade-deadline deal with Toronto. No save was recorded.
Batting Stats
| Hitter | H-AB | R | RBI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz (WSH) | 2-4 | 2 | 3 | Three-run home run in the 5th |
| Dylan Crews (WSH) | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | RBI double in the 4th |
| Daylen Lile (WSH) | 2-4 | — | 1 | |
| Jorbit Vivas (WSH) | 1-3 | — | 1 | 1 walk |
| Andrew Pinckney (WSH) | 0-2 | — | 1 | Sacrifice fly |
| Michael Busch (CHC) | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | Cubs' only hit |
Cubs hitters struck out 11 times and drew two walks, both by Dansby Swanson.
What the Stats Show
The game was decided in the fifth inning, when Washington scored five runs off Gausman, capped by Ortiz's three-run homer to center field. Cavalli's 10 strikeouts and one hit allowed made his start one of the most dominant against the Cubs this season.
After the game, Chicago was 71-51 and Washington 60-63.
All 2026 Nationals vs Cubs Games
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 26 | Nationals 10, Cubs 4 | Wrigley Field |
| March 28 | Cubs 10, Nationals 2 | Wrigley Field |
| March 29 | Nationals 6, Cubs 3 | Wrigley Field |
| August 11 | Cubs 8, Nationals 6 | Nationals Park |
| August 12 | Cubs 12, Nationals 6 | Nationals Park |
| August 13 | Nationals 7, Cubs 0 | Nationals Park |
The 2026 season series finished 3-3. The teams did not meet in the postseason.
Nationals vs Cubs FAQs
Who won the last Nationals vs Cubs game?
Washington won 7-0 on August 13, 2026, at Nationals Park.
Who pitched for the Nationals against the Cubs?
Cade Cavalli started and earned the win, allowing one hit over eight scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. Clayton Beeter pitched a scoreless ninth.
What was the Nationals vs Cubs season series in 2026?
The teams split six games, 3-3.
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Stats were checked against the ESPN box score and the official MLB Stats API box score on November 8, 2026. All times are Eastern.