The Washington Nationals faced a challenging game, losing 7-1 to the Chicago Cubs despite moments of strong play. Pitcher Jake Irvin's early two-run homer allowed set the tone, while the Nationals' offense suffered from poor decision-making on the bases. Manager Dave Martinez noted issues with defense as key to the loss, with players like Luis García Jr. failing to make crucial plays. Frustration was evident, especially when García reacted to his performance by slamming his bat after missing key fastballs during his at-bat.
"The running into a few outs didn't bother me a bit - two good plays, two good throws," Manager Dave Martinez said. "But the defense... we got to get ready to catch the ball."
"Everybody knows I never miss a fastball... So I missed the fastball two times. That's the reason for slamming the bat," García said after his pop-out.
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