Kyle Hendricks takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs (79-75) when they host starter MacKenzie Gore and the Washington Nationals (68-86) at 2:20 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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When is Cubs vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Nationals
The Cubs and Nationals will hit the field at Wrigley Field for this matchup on Sept. 21, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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You can catch this game live on MASN2.
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Cubs vs. Nationals Game Preview
These clubs meet again after the Cubs took down the Nationals 3-1 yesterday. Jameson Taillon registered the win for the Cubs (6.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 K), and Dansby Swanson led the way offensively (1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI). Trevor Williams (5.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Nationals.
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won 42 of the 79 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (53.2%).
Chicago averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 19th in MLB action with 164 total home runs.
The Cubs are 16th in baseball with a .396 slugging percentage.
Chicago has a 3.81 team ERA that ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Cubs average baseball’s 14th-ranked WHIP (1.251).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have won 53, or 42.1%, of the 126 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Washington has hit just 129 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.
The Nationals rank 23rd in the majors with a .376 team slugging percentage.
Washington has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.36) in the majors this season.
The Nationals have a combined 1.343 WHIP as a pitching staff, fifth-highest in MLB.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Kyle Hendricks
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Rockies | Sept. 15 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
at Dodgers | Sept. 9 | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
vs. Pirates | Sept. 3 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
at Pirates | Aug. 28 | 1.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
at Marlins | Aug. 23 | 4.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: MacKenzie Gore
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Marlins | Sept. 15 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
vs. Braves | Sept. 10 | 3.2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
at Marlins | Sept. 4 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
vs. Yankees | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
at Braves | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Hendricks (4-11) takes the mound for the Cubs in his 23rd start of the season. He has a 6.25 ERA in 118 2/3 innings pitched, with 83 strikeouts.
The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when he went six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up two hits.
The 34-year-old has a 6.25 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings across 27 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .290 to opposing hitters.
Ian Happ leads Chicago in home runs with 25 and runs batted in with 85.
Nico Hoerner has collected 150 hits this season and has an OBP of .336. He’s slugging .359 on the year.
Cody Bellinger has 132 hits this season and a slash line of .268/.328/.432.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals’ Gore (9-12) will make his 31st start of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw six innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up no earned runs while allowing two hits.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.17 and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .274 in 30 games this season.
C.J. Abrams paces the Nationals in home runs (20) and runs batted in (65).
Luis Garcia’s 65 RBI and .280 batting average are both team-highs.
Keibert Ruiz has 21 doubles, 13 home runs and 16 walks while hitting .228.
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