Cubs build big lead, barely hold off Nationals

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Cody Bellinger's two-run homer capped a seven-run second inning, Keegan Thompson struck out Dylan Crews with the potential tying and winning runs on base in the ninth and the visiting Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Friday.

After Ildemaro Vargas singled home a run against Tyson Miller with one out in the ninth, Drew Smyly came on with runners