Jameson Taillon, Cubs hold off Nationals

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Jameson Taillon scattered two hits across six scoreless innings as the host Chicago Cubs topped the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday afternoon.

Taillon (11-8) walked two and struck out four while throwing 50 of his 80 pitches for strikes. He retired the final 10 batters he faced after hitting Andres Chaparro with a pitch to load the bases with two outs in the third.

Dansby Swan