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Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3

Chicago Cubs' Christopher Morel, center, celebrates with teammate Nick Madrigal (1) at home plate after hitting a two-run home run while Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, right, looks on during the third inning of baseball game Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Washington Nationals' Joey Meneses celebrates at home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Washington Nationals' Joey Meneses watches his two-run home run during the eighth inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Washington Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez delivers a pitch during the first inning of baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Chicago Cubs' Christopher Morel celebrates at home plate after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Chicago Cubs starter Keegan Thompson delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3