Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals behind Taillon and Swanson
Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman had a two-run single in the seventh for the Cubs (79-75).
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Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman had a two-run single in the seventh for the Cubs (79-75).
The Cubs trailed 6-5 after Gallo's shot in the sixth off reliever Drew Smyly, but took the lead for good with a two-run seventh.
Tyler Soderstrom homered and was 2 for 4 and Zack Gelof hit a double to take the lead in the eighth as the Athletics beat the Cubs.
Nico Hoerner hit three singles for the Cubs, and Michael Busch drove in a run.
The Cubs (77-73) remained five games behind the New York Mets (82-68) for the final NL wild card with 12 games remaining.
Michael Busch had three hits for the Cubs, including a three-run home run off Victor Vodnik (4-3) in the top of the eighth that pulled the Cubs into a 5-5 tie.
The NL West-leading Dodgers blew a 3-1 lead and lost to the Cubs for the second straight night.
The Cubs' offense broke out for 16 hits — with every player getting at least one,
Luis Gil pitched six sparkling innings in his return from a back injury, leading the New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Shota Imanaga struck out seven and walked two over seven innings.