In a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 5, 2025, the Cubs claimed a dominant 7-1 victory over the home team in front of a crowd of 30,402 fans.

The Cubs wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting a two-run homer in the 1st inning, followed by Ian Happ's RBI double in the 2nd inning. Happ continued his hot streak with a solo home run in the 6th inning, further extending the Cubs' lead. Reese McGuire added to the offense with an RBI single later in the 9th inning.

The Nationals managed to avoid a shutout in the 9th inning when Luis García Jr. hit an RBI single, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cubs' commanding lead.

On the pitching side, Colin Rea delivered a strong performance for the Cubs, securing the win with a solid outing. Jake Irvin started on the mound for the Nationals but struggled, leading to the loss.

Offensively, the Cubs outmatched the Nationals, displaying a powerful hitting display throughout the game. Despite some good contact, the Nationals' offense went cold, resulting in only one run scored in the contest.

Overall, it was a tough night for the Nationals as they were outplayed in both offense and defense by the dominant Cubs. The fans at Nationals Park witnessed a strong performance from the visiting team, while the home team couldn't match their intensity.

The Nationals will look to bounce back in their next game against the Texas Rangers, while the Cubs will face the Detroit Tigers in their upcoming matchup.