Nationals' MacKenzie Gore Records Third Consecutive Win Against Cubs

Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore continues to demonstrate dominance on the mound, recently securing a 3-0 victory against the Chicago Cubs with seven innings pitched, three hits allowed, and seven strikeouts, extending his MLB lead to 108 strikeouts. Gore overcame an early bases-loaded situation in the first inning and did not allow any additional hits for the next six innings, showcasing increased maturity and control, according to Nationals manager Davey Martinez. This performance marked Gore's third win of the season and contributed to a streak of back-to-back scoreless outings and three consecutive quality starts, lowering his ERA to 2.87 and maintaining a 1.14 WHIP. Gore’s strikeout pace places him among the top pitchers in Nationals history, trailing only Max Scherzer in strikeouts through the first 12 starts of a season. His recent success comes against strong offensive teams, including a Cubs squad that had the best record in the National League, underlining his effectiveness and consistency. The Nationals have benefited from timely offensive contributions, such as Amed Rosario’s go-ahead home run and Nasim Nuñez’s RBI double, complementing Gore’s pitching excellence in their recent wins.