The Chicago Cubs (68-66) will visit the Washington Nationals (61-73), Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series.
The Cubs are a favorite (-132) at the Nationals (+111). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago Cubs looking to Javier Assad (6-4), and DJ Herz (2-6) answering the bell for the Washington Nationals.
The Cubs won their last 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.