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Ian Desmond's ninth inning error hurts Nationals in 3-2 loss to Cubs

Ian Desmond made an error on an ill-advised throw while trying to turn a double play in the ninth inning on Tuesday night and the Washington Nationals lost the game in the next at bat when Chicago Cubs' second baseman Addison Russell hit a walk-off double.

Chris Coghlan, after a single to center off left-hander Matt Grace, stood at first base with one down and the score tied at 2-2 in the Chicago Cubs' half of the ninth inning on Tuesday night in Wrigley Field.

Cubs' pinch hitter Jonathan Herrera sent a slow chopper to second base in the next at bat.