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Comeback eludes Cubs, who sink to 8.5 games back in NL Central with loss to Nationals

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Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki comforts Mike Tauchman after he lines out to end the eight inning against the Washington Nationals Wrigley Field on July 17, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Nationals defeated the Cubs 7-5.

Cubs pinch hitter Mike Tauchman struck an inside fastball well with two runners in scoring position in the eighth inning Monday, but the ball traveled on a line right into Nationals center fielder Alex Call’s glove.

Without breaking stride, Tauchman pulled off his helmet and threw it to the ground with both hands. The Cubs’ best chance at a comeback fell short in a 7-5 loss at Wrigley Field.