Shaun McAuliffe earned the victory for the Cubs on the mound while adding a 3-run home run as the Cubs swept the doubleheader from the Nationals. The Cubbies jumped out to a big 7 run lead in the 4th, but the Nats scored 3 in the 4th and 4 more in the 6th to tie things up. The Cubs responded with 5 runs in the 7th to secure the victory.