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Cubs can't get by on Caratini's slam in G2

WASHINGTON -- It was Cubs reliever Justin Wilson who gave up Bryce Harper's go-ahead two-run homer in a 6-5 loss to the Nationals in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader.

Still, starter Cole Hamels lamented his own battles with Harper in Game 2 after they led to a second loss to cap a long rain-delayed evening at Nationals Park. Washington won the early game, 10-3.

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"Walking him three times, I think that really kind of hurt," said Hamels, who allowed three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.