Cubs pinch hitter Mike Tauchman struck an inside fastball well with two runners in scoring position in the eighth inning Monday, but the ball traveled on a line right into Nationals center fielder Alex Call’s glove.
Without breaking stride, Tauchman pulled off his helmet and threw it to the ground with both hands. The Cubs’ best chance at a comeback fell short in a 7-5 loss at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have lost three of their first four games out of the All-Star break with two weeks left before the trade deadline Aug. 1.
