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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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