The Cubs used an outstanding pitching performance to beat the Nationals at Wrigley Field Friday afternoon. Jameson Taillon started things off with six excellent frames and the bullpen was able to hold their water in the 3-1 win.
Former Cub Trevor Williams was also very good Friday, but he allowed a solo home run to Dansby Swanson in the bottom of the 1st to give Chicago a 1-0 lead. Taillon breezed through his six innings surrendering just two hits and no runs.
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Washington loaded the bases against reliever Nate Pearson with two out in the 7th inning trailing by one.