"CHICAGO - The Washington Nationals' first hit Friday afternoon, a triple from Daylen Lile, was a product of the elements. Their second, a two-run homer by Luis García Jr. one batter later, was a combination of the elements plus García doing what he does best. In the fourth inning of the Nationals' 11-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs, the midafternoon sunshine and the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field conspired on Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong."
"Lile's flyball was high and deep - but not deep enough. Yet Crow-Armstrong lost it in the sun, recovering only after it bounced in front of the ivy-covered wall. By the time he got the ball back to the infield, Lile was on third."
Daylen Lile's triple in midafternoon at Wrigley Field resulted from sun and wind that caused Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to lose the ball in the sun. The ball bounced in front of the ivy-covered wall, allowing Lile to advance to third. One batter later Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer, combining the elements and his power. The sequence occurred in the fourth inning of the Nationals' 11-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Midafternoon sunshine and an out-blowing wind at Wrigley influenced the play and the defensive miscue.
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