Trade-deadline altered Nationals top Cubs, 4-3

Josh Bell and Luis Garcia homered and the Washington Nationals began a new era with a 4-3 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

Sergio Alcantara and Rafael Ortega had two hits each for the Cubs, who have lost four straight.

Washington starter Paolo Espino (3-2) allowed a run on four hits over 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out six. Kyle Finnegan pitched the ninth for his second save.

Jake Arrieta