Washington Nationals powered to a 10-4 Opening Day win by unlikely heroes
The Washington Nationals had a power outburst, but it was not from the names you would expect in their win over the Cubs
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 26: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals reacts with Jacob Young #30 of the Washington Nationals after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day at Wrigley Field on March 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Nationals started their season off on the right foot with a statement 10-4 win over the Cubs. While the bats were quiet during Spring Training, they came to play in the season opener.
However, the production came from some unexpected characters. It was also Blake Butera’s first career managerial win. has he asked you to be his opening day w yet pic.
twitter. com/valgopFeUu — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 26, 2026 In the first inning, the Nats offense looked a lot like it did in Spring Training. Matthew Boyd fired off a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts in just 8 pitches.
While Andres Chaparro just missed a homer, it was still an inauspicious start. A leadoff double by Michael Busch made Nats fans nervous, but Cade Cavalli worked out of that jam with a pair of strikeouts. The Nats got the scoring started in the second, with a new face making his presence felt.
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