The Washington Nationals (38-78) will host the Chicago Cubs (47-66), Monday at 7:05 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
As the favorite, the Cubs (-141 moneyline odds) play at the Nationals (+120). The scheduled starters are Marcus Stroman (3-5) for the Chicago Cubs, and Josiah Gray (7-8) for the Washington Nationals.
The Cubs lost their most recent game against the Reds by an 8-5 score yesterday. Yan Gomes went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Anderson Espinoza picked up the loss after throwing 2 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out one.
Yesterday, the Nationals lost to the Padres 6-0. Paolo Espino was the losing pitcher after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on seven hits while striking out three. Joey Meneses led the Nationals’ offense, going 2-for-4.