The Nationals force a Game 5 in the NLDS by shutting out the Cubs, 5 – 0 at Wrigley Field. Stephen Strasburg pitches 7 scoreless innings and leaves with a 1 – 0 lead, thanks to an unearned run against Jake Arrieta, then Michael Taylor deals the crushing blow with a grand slam off Wade Davis with two outs in the top of the 8th.

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On October 11, 2017 — The Nationals force a Game 5 in the NLDS by shutting out the Cubs, 5 – 0 at Wrigley Field. Stephen Strasburg pitches 7 scoreless innings and leaves with a 1 – 0 lead, thanks to an unearned run against Jake Arrieta, then Michael Taylor deals the crushing blow with a grand slam off Wade Davis with two outs in the top of the 8th.

 

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Baseball Reference October 11
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