The Washington Nationals (61-73) will host the Chicago Cubs (68-66), Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
The Nationals play as a home underdog (+136) against the Cubs (-162). The starting pitchers are Shota Imanaga (10-3) for the Chicago Cubs, and Jake Irvin (9-10) for the Washington Nationals.
The Cubs won their most recent contest versus the Pirates by a 14-10 score Wednesday, with Porter Hodge picking up the win pitching going two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out three. Christian Bethancourt went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and seven RBI to lead them offensively.