The Chicago Cubs are set to square off against the Washington Nationals on August 31, 2024, at Nationals Park, starting at 4:05 PM. The anticipated weather conditions for the game day will be provided closer to the event.

Leading the charge for the Cubs will be Javier Assad, who enters the game with a solid 3.150 ERA. Opposing him on the mound for the Nationals will be DJ Herz, sporting an ERA of 3.838.

As of now, in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs stand 8th with a record of 69-66, corresponding to a .510 winning percentage. They are 2nd in the division, with a divisional record of 20-26. The Cubs have won 8 of their last 10 games and are riding a four-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 36-29, while away they have posted a 33-37 record. The Cubs show a preference for night games, with 37 wins compared to 32 day game victories, having scored 607 runs and conceded 570.

In the NL East Division, the Nationals rank 13th with a 61-74 record, reflecting a .450 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division, holding an 18-20 divisional record. The Nationals have won 5 of their recent 10 games, with a current one-game losing streak. Their home record is 32-35 and they are 29-39 on the road. They have accumulated 29 day game wins versus 32 in night games. The Nationals have scored 571 runs while allowing 631 runs.