It was the matchup that everyone was looking forward to when this series began. Max Scherzer (6-3, 1.51) and Jon Lester (4-3, 3.30) faced off at Wrigley Field tonight in a battle of two of the top pitchers that were free agents this winter. Scherzer and Lester combined to throw 23 strikeouts, but it was the Nats who found a way to get on the board. Bryce Harper hit his 18th home run of the season during this game as the Washington Nationals beat the Cubs 3-0 to win the series against Chicago and win their ninth consecutive series, which ties a franchise record.
Max Scherzer Outduels Jon Lester In Washington Nationals 3-0 Win Over Cubs
