Cubs vs. Nationals Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – August 30 – September 1

Published 6:13 am Friday, August 30, 2024

When the Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs on Friday, August 30 at Nationals Park, it will mark the start of a three-game series between the teams. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:45 PM ET.

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Nationals vs. Cubs Series How to Watch Info

Friday at 6:45 PM ET

Saturday at 4:05 PM ET

Sunday at 1:35 PM ET

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Cubs Splits

  • The Cubs are 36-37 at night and 32-29 in day games.
  • Chicago is 19-26 in one-run games this year.
  • The Cubs are 58-51 against righties, and 10-15 against lefties.
  • This year the Cubs’ record when moneyline favorites is 32-30.
  • When moneyline underdogs, Chicago has gone 34-35 in 2024.

Nationals Splits

  • In terms of start times, the Nationals have gone 28-31 in matinees and 33-42 at night.
  • Washington is 13-18 in one-run games this year.
  • When facing lefties, the Nationals have gone 18-21, and versus righties they are 43-52.
  • The Nationals have gone 12-11 when they are moneyline favorites.
  • When moneyline underdogs, Washington has gone 48-62.

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Cubs Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Cubs have hit 15 home runs over the past 10 games.
  • Over the past 10 games, Chicago has 43 extra-base hits (4.3 per game) while slugging .490.
  • Over the last 10 contests the Cubs have a .288 batting average with 105 total hits (10.5 per game).
  • Chicago has racked up a total of 78 runs during its past 10 games (7.8 per contest).
  • In the past 10 games, the Cubs have a .373 on-base percentage while drawing 4.5 walks per contest.
  • Chicago’s hitters are averaging 7.4 strikeouts and 4.9 at-bats per strikeout during the past 10 games.

Nationals Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Nationals have 12 homers over their last 10 games.
  • Over Washington’s last 10 games, the team is slugging .427 with 30 extra-base hits.
  • The Nationals have collected 8.9 hits per game and have a batting average of .266 over their last 10 contests.
  • Washington is averaging 4.1 runs per game over its last 10 outings.
  • The Nationals have a .323 OBP with 2.7 walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Washington has racked up 69 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

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