At Wrigley Field on Monday, the Washington Nationals (36-74) open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (43-64), at 8:05 PM ET.
The favored Cubs (-185 on the moneyline) host the Nationals (+157). The Cubs will give the ball to Keegan Thompson (8-5) against the Nationals and Anibal Sanchez (0-4).
The Cubs’ matchup yesterday versus the Marlins finished in a 3-0 loss. Yan Gomes went 1-for-2 in the defeat, while Adrian Sampson threw six innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits while striking out four en route to taking the loss.
The Nationals lost to the Phillies yesterday, with Cory Abbott getting the loss while throwing 3 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs on seven hits while striking out two. Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-4 with an RBI to pace the Nationals’ offense.