Starter Jordan Wicks 'feels great' in first start since June 14

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 01: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on September 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. Scott Taetsch/Getty

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WASHINGTON — In his first start since June 14, Jordan Wicks found himself in a jam during the second inning of Sunday’s game.

Wicks had loaded the bases with zero outs on three consecutive hits. But the left-hander seemed to settle in after a mound visit with catcher Miguel Amaya. Third baseman Isaac Paredes made a diving stop to start a double play that manager Craig Counsell said was a huge play.

“That play definitely helped, I’ll tell you that,” Wicks said of Paredes’…