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Washington Nationals shut out in series finale with San Diego Padres, 6-0

Paolo Espino gave up just one run on six hits in his start against Chicago’s Cubs in Wrigley Field earlier this week, but Espino received no decision in what ended up a 6-5 loss, so he remained winless after 11 starts this season, with a 5.14 ERA, 5.96 FIP, and a .300/.332/.560 line against in 49 innings pitched since he moved into the rotation back in mid-June.

“I definitely feel good that everything was working out from the beginning,” Espino said, as quoted by MASN’s Mark Zuckerman, after facing the Cubbies.

“I think I did a good job keeping the team fighting for that win.