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Addison Russell's double gives Cubs victory over Nationals

CHICAGO — The moment Kris Bryant made contact, just about everyone in the Cubs’ dugout rose to take a look.

It was hard to tell if the ball struck the top of the new videoboard in left or went over it. Either way, Bryant had the most impressive hit of the night.

The winning swing went to Addison Russell.

The rookie infielder hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the surging Washington Nationals, 3-2, on Tuesday night.

Russell’s hit made a winner of Hector Rondon (3-0), who worked a scoreless ninth.