US EditionBusch's Big Day Propels Cubs to 8-3 Win over Nationals
- On June 3, 2025, Michael Busch led the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals in Washington.
- Busch’s strong showing came after he successfully got on base during nine straight trips to the plate, a streak that concluded with his ninth-inning flyout.
- He tripled, singled, hit his ninth homer, drove in three runs, and nearly completed a cycle, while Nico Hoerner contributed two RBIs during a decisive four-run fifth inning.
- Busch emphasized that a key element of success is patiently waiting for good pitches rather than chasing bad ones; the Cubs have now won 15 of their last 19 games.
- The victory marked Chicago’s third straight win and began a nine-game road trip, with rookie pitcher Cade Horton holding Washington to three runs over 5⅓ innings.
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Cubs Surge Past Nationals in 8-3 Victory - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
WASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3 on June 3, 2025, at Nationals Park, leveraging a potent offensive performance to maintain their lead atop the National League Central. Michael Busch led the Cubs with a home run and three RBIs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed with two stolen bases and two runs scored. The Nationals, despite an early lead, fell to 28-32, remaining third in the National League East.The game …
Chicago Cubs rely on timely hits and Michael Busch’s near cycle in a 8-3 win against the Washington Nationals
WASHINGTON — Sometimes, Michael Busch’s offensive production can be overlooked. In a lineup as deep as the Chicago Cubs’ that has shown they can beat teams in different ways, Busch’s steadiness has provided consistency capable of carrying the team for stretches. Without right fielder Kyle Tucker in the lineup Tuesday as he nurses a jammed right ring finger, Busch reached base four times and fell a double short of the cycle in the Cubs’ 8-3 win a…
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Busch's big day propels Cubs to 8-3 win over Nationals
Michael Busch hit his ninth homer of the season, drove in three runs and finished a double shy of the cycle to help the Chicago Cubs to a 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Michael Busch powers Cubs past Nationals
Michael Busch finished a double short of a cycle and the Chicago Cubs opened a nine-game road trip with an 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
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