Abrams leads Nationals against the Cubs following 4-hit game
Washington Nationals (68-85, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (78-75, second in the NL Central)
Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (0-0); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (10-8, 3.54 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 119 strikeouts)
: LINE Cubs -172, Nationals +145; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs after C.J. Abrams had four hits on Thursday in a 7-6 loss to the Cubs.
Chicago has a 40-35 record in home games and a 78-75 record overall. The Cubs rank 10th in the NL with 163 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.
Washington is 68-85 overall and 32-46 in road games. The Nationals have a 19-10 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
The matchup Friday is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Cubs have a 4-0 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 34 doubles, two triples and 25 home runs for the Cubs. Nico Hoerner is 17-for-40 with two doubles over the last 10 games.
Abrams has 20 home runs, 39 walks and 65 RBI while hitting .247 for the Nationals. Jose Tena is 11-for-38 with three doubles, a home run and five RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 5-5, .314 batting average, 5.11 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs
Nationals: 4-6, .211 batting average, 4.44 ERA, outscored by 25 runs
INJURIES: Cubs: Brennen Davis: 60-Day IL (ankle), Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (finger), Julian Merryweather: 15-Day IL (knee), Ben Brown: 60-Day IL (neck), Luke Little: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Hayden Wesneski: 15-Day IL (forearm), Colten Brewer: 60-Day IL (hand), Yency Almonte: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Adbert Alzolay: 60-Day IL (forearm)
Nationals: Luis Garcia: day-to-day (wrist), Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Call: 10-Day IL (leg), Joan Adon: 15-Day IL (biceps), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Game Information
2024 National League East Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | 91 | 62 | .595 | - | L2 |
New York | 85 | 68 | .556 | 6 | W4 |
Atlanta | 83 | 70 | .542 | 8 | W2 |
Washington | 68 | 85 | .444 | 23 | L4 |
Miami | 56 | 97 | .366 | 35 | L2 |
2024 National League Central Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee | 88 | 65 | .575 | - | L1 |
Chicago | 78 | 75 | .510 | 10 | W1 |
St. Louis | 77 | 76 | .503 | 11 | L1 |
Cincinnati | 74 | 80 | .481 | 14.5 | L2 |
Pittsburgh | 72 | 81 | .471 | 16 | W1 |