CHICAGO (AP) — MacKenzie Gore struck out nine in seven sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Saturday.
Joey Gallo hit a three-run homer for Washington, which had dropped five in a row. José Tena had three of the Nationals’ 12 hits.
Chicago (79-76) was eliminated from postseason contention when the Mets (86-69) closed out a 6-3 victory over the Phillies later in the day…