At Wrigley Field on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs take on the Washington Nationals (five consecutive losses) at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Curious about who’s playing for the Cubs and the Nationals? Keep reading for full injury reports for both squads.
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Cubs vs. Nationals Game Info
Game Day: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Game Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
TV Channel: MASN2
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Stadium: Wrigley Field
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Cubs vs. Nationals Injury News Today
Cubs’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Nick Madrigal |
60 Day Injury List |
Finger |
.221 / .280 / .256, 0, 10 |
Luke Little |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
3-1, 3.46 ERA, 9.7 K/9 |
Adbert Alzolay |
60 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
1-4, 4.67 ERA, 6.8 K/9 |
Yency Almonte |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
1-0, 3.45 ERA, 11.5 K/9 |
Colten Brewer |
60 Day Injury List |
Hand |
0-0, 5.66 ERA, 9.6 K/9 |
Ben Brown |
60 Day Injury List |
Neck |
1-3, 3.58 ERA, 10.4 K/9 |
Julian Merryweather |
15 Day Injury List |
Knee |
1-1, 6.6 ERA, 8.4 K/9 |
Jordan Wicks |
15 Day Injury List |
Oblique |
2-4, 5.48 ERA, 8.2 K/9 |
Brennen Davis |
60 Day Injury List |
Ankle |
– |
Nationals’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Alex Call |
10 Day Injury List |
Leg |
.343 / .425 / .525, 3, 14 |
Joan Adon |
60 Day Injury List |
Biceps |
0-0, 6.75 ERA, 5.1 K/9 |
Josiah Gray |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
0-2, 14.04 ERA, 9.7 K/9 |
Cade Cavalli |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Mason Thompson |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
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Cubs’ Recent Hitting Insights
Chicago has hit 13 home runs over the last 10 games.
During the past 10 games, the Cubs have 22 extra-base hits (2.2 per game) while slugging .435.
Over the past 10 contests, Chicago has a .294 batting average with 104 total hits (10.4 per game).
Cody Bellinger leads Chicago in runs batted over the last 10 games in with 10 while batting .293.
Seiya Suzuki has 15 hits over the last 10 games and a slash line of .385/.500/.590.
Nationals’ Recent Hitting Insights
Over the last 10 games, Washington has hit nine home runs.
Over the Nationals’ last 10 games, they’re slugging .344 with 23 extra-base hits.
Over the last 10 games, Washington is batting .216 as a team with 6.9 hits per contest.
James Wood is batting .229 over the last 10 games with a team-high three home runs and six RBI.
C.J. Abrams has collected 12 base hits, an OBP of .366 and a slugging percentage of .568 over the last 10 games.
Cubs’ Starting Pitcher
The Cubs will hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks (4-11) for his 23rd start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
The 34-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 6.25, a 2.08 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.492.
During the last 10 games Cubs pitchers have a collective 4.80 ERA.
Opposing batters have hit 21 home runs against Chicago’s pitchers over the past 10 games.
Nationals’ Starting Pitcher
MacKenzie Gore (9-12 with a 4.17 ERA and 163 strikeouts in 153 1/3 innings pitched) goes for his 10th victory when he gets the start for the Nationals, his 31st of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed six innings, allowing no earned runs while giving up two hits.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.17, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 30 games this season. Opponents have a .274 batting average against him.
Nationals pitchers have a collective ERA of 4.08 over the last 10 games.
Over the last 10 games, Washington’s pitchers have allowed nine home runs.
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