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The Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive series victory. At 39-23, they have the second-best record in the majors.

Cubs first. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. Kyle Tucker doubles to deep center field. Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging. Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to center field. Kyle Tucker scores. Dansby

Specifically, I was wondering if Michael Busch should be in a platoon at all. The Cubs’ 27-year-old lefthanded first baseman has been solid for the team so far this season, slashing .266/.366/.486 with eight home runs and a wRC+ of 141 in 205 plate appearances.

Michael Busch conectó su noveno jonrón de la temporada, impulsó tres carreras y se quedó a un doble de completar el ciclo para ayudar a que los

Michael Busch homered and drove in three runs, helping Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3.

Michael Busch hits a two-run home run to right-center field to extend the Cubs' lead to 4-0 over the Reds in the bottom of the 3rd inning