Cubs eliminated with 5-1 loss to Nationals

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.

Gore (10-12) earned his second straight win. He was working on a no-hitter before Patrick Wisdom connected for his eighth homer with one out in the seventh inning.

Kyle Hendricks (4-12) allowed four runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings in what might have been his last home start at Wrigley Field. Hendricks is eligible for free agency after this season.




(AP Photo Paul Beaty)