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Washington Nationals: Three Takeaways From Wednesday’s Huge Win Over Cubs

By Matt Holleran

Jun 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 5-4 in twelve innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 5-4 in twelve innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 5-4 in twelve innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 5-4 in twelve innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Check out our three takeaways from yesterday’s huge 5-4 Washington Nationals win over the Chicago Cubs 

Yesterday the Nationals and Cubs squared off for a rubber match of the three game series, and it turned out to be the best game of the Nationals’ season yet. I was fortunate enough to be in attendance at the game, and the atmosphere was truly electric. From the first pitch the fans on both sides were completely engaged in the game, and there was a playoff-like atmosphere throughout the ballpark through all 12 innings.

After both starters, Stephen Strasburg and Jason Hammel, went seven great innings, the game turned into a wild battle of the bullpens tied at 1-1.

The Nationals battled back from behind against the Cubs’ relievers twice, in the ninth and 12th innings, and eventually won the game on a Jayson Werth walk off single. Nationals Park was the loudest I have heard it in any game I have been to in my entire life, and there was an energy in the park I have never felt before.

Before the Washington Nationals start their series with the San Diego Padres at 10:10 p.m. ET(MASN), check out my three takeaways from the 5-4 walk-off win.

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