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Images: Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs 6-3 to even the NLDS at 1-1

The Washington Nationals used 2 eighth-inning home runs Saturday to come from behind and beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 to even the NLDS at one game apiece.

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper comes out of the dugout to celebrate Ryan Zimmerman's three-run home run in the eighth inning. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates knocking in Kris Bryant (17) for a two-run home run during the fourth inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates as he watches his three-run home run in the eighth inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates as he crosses the plate for his two-run home run with home plate umpire Ron Kulpa and Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras watching, in the eighth inning. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo yells as he circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez in the fourth inning. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44) is greeted at home by teammate Kris Bryant (17) after Rizzo hit a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez in the fourth inning. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras points to the lettering on his team jersey as he celebrates his solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez during the second inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals Bryce Harper hits a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. to tie the game in the eighth inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman circles the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mike Montgomery (38) during the eighth inning. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws during the first inning of Game 2. Associated Press
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) jumps over Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant (17), after getting the out on Bryant at second base, and throws to first base to complete the double play on Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo during the eighth inning. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant breaks his bat as he hits a single in the eighth. Associated Press
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester is hugged by teammate Willson Contreras (40) in the dugout during the seventh inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) can't catch a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Ben Zobrist for a single in the seventh inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman dives into third base during the fifth inning. Associated Press
Washington Nationals' Trea Turner reacts to striking out with the base loaded to end the fifth inning. Associated Press
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