Finnegan (3-7) was annihilated Thursday by the Nationals. He lasted just 2.1 innings, allowing eight runs, five hits and five walks while striking out two in the loss.
By far, this was Finnegan's worst performance of the season. He had managed to last at least four innings in all of his previous 16 outings, and never gave up more than five runs before running into the Nationals on Thursday. The 23-year-old southpaw was enjoying a nice June, entering the game with a 3.19 ERA in his previous five starts this month. Things won't get any easier for Finnegan as he draws the Cubs on Tuesday for his next start.