The Chicago Cubs scored first, but it was the last time they scored as the Washington Nationals’ Max Scherzer was in control throughout the night. The Nationals then tacked on seven stolen bases on the combination of Jake Arrieta and Miguel Montero. Montero hasn’t thrown a runner out all year but seems to feel that’s as much Arrieta’s fault as it is his. The Cubs lost 6-1 to the East-leading Nationals.
Kyle Schwarber spoke for the first time since being demoted, and he wasn’t at all surprised about it.