Joey Wiemer stays perfect as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cubs to secure a series win
Joey Wiemer’s special start to the season continued and Keibert Ruiz homered in the Nats big 6-3 win in Chicago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Joey Wiemer #21 and Daylen Lile #21 of the Washington Nationals react after Wiemer's three-run home run in the first inning of a game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images How about the Joey Wiemer led Washington Nationals! The Nats secured a series win in Chicago thanks to the efforts of a new cult hero.
Joey Wiemer got on base four times again, and has yet to get out this season. The Nats have now won their first season opening series since 2018. Final: Nats 6, Cubs 3.
Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered. Jake Irvin tossed 5 solid innings. Clayton Beeter got the save.
The Nationals have won a season-opening series for the first time since 2018 in Cincinnati. — Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) March 29, 2026 After yesterday’s sloppy and lopsided loss, I would not blame you if you were pessimistic about the Nats chances today. The homer prone Jake Irvin pitching in Wrigley while the wind was blowing out also felt like an ominous sign.
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