CUBS POSTCAST: Dansby Swanson & Nico Hoerner Go Deep as the Chicago Cubs Lineup EXPLODES in 11-5 WIN

Cubs Crush Nationals 11-5 in Wrigley Field Home Run Fest

On a partly cloudy afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs (81-60, 2nd in NL Central) unleashed a barrage of home runs to overpower the Washington Nationals (56-84, 5th in NL East) 11-5 on September 5, 2025. The game, attended by 32,320 fans, showcased the Cubs’ offensive firepower, with four home runs, including a three-run blast by Dansby Swanson, securing a decisive victory in the series opener. For Southern Maryland baseball fans, many …

Cubs 11, Nationals 5

CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a win over Washington on Friday.

Looking for more home runs after second-half cooldown, Cubs blast four to power past Nationals

The Cubs haven't been nearly as homer happy as they were before the All-Star break, but they showed what they're still capable of Friday, smacking a quartet of long balls against the Nationals.

Chicago Cubs belt 4 home runs with Sammy Sosa in the house and roll to 11-5 win over Washington Nationals

CHICAGO — Maybe there was some mojo because legendary home run hitter Sammy Sosa was in the house.

Cubs start fast, slam four HRs in win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson slammed a three-run homer in the five-run first inning and the Chicago Cubs went on to an 11-5 win against the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.

Swanson hits 3-run HR and Cubs go deep 4 times in an 11-5 win over Nationals

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in an 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.