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Rapid Reaction: Nationals 7, Cubs 5

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      Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Chicago Cubs lost 7-5 to the Washington Nationals on Friday night. Here’s a quick look at the game.

How it happened: Cubs starter Tsuyoshi Wada just didn’t have it as he left balls over the plate that turned into big hits for the Nationals, including a second-inning three-run home run by Danny Espinosa.