WASHINGTON -- Leave it to the Chicago Cubs' flashiest player to lead them to one of their best victories of the season, 5-4 over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Shortstop Javier Baez was everywhere in the dramatic win, making key plays on offense and defense.
"I love when we participate with that kind of intensity," manager Joe Maddon said after the game. "I'm not saying we haven't, but coming in here against a really good team, under the circumstances, it was kind of fun."
Fun is what Baez is all about.