Cueto, who started for the National League in the All-Star Game, lasted fewer than six innings for the second time in three starts since the break. San Francisco went 16-2 when the first-year Giant started in the first half, but is 1-2 behind the righty since.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Papelbon's early hook: Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon entered the day having allowed six earned runs on six hits in his last two outings, including a blown save Tuesday night in Cleveland. After a day off on Wednesday, Papelbon came on in the ninth hoping to pick up his 20th save, but the righty allowed a one-out bloop single and walked the next batter.