How to Watch Cubs vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 30
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Aug. 30, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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Miguel Amaya and the Chicago Cubs play Jacob Young and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
Here's everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Nationals game.
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Cubs vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- TV: Watch on MASN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Chicago Cubs vs. the Washington Nationals on FOX Sports!
Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Nationals 5, Cubs 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 50%, Nationals 50%
Cubs vs. Nationals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -154 | +132 | 8-3 CHC |
| 7/18/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -168 | +143 | 17-3 CHC |
| 7/17/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -139 | +118 | 7-5 WSH |
| 5/4/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -179 | +152 | 4-3 WSH |
| 5/3/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -194 | +165 | 2-1 WSH |
| 5/2/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -141 | +120 | 4-1 WSH |
| 5/1/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -137 | +116 | 5-1 CHC |
| 8/17/2022 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -159 | +135 | 3-2 CHC |
| 8/16/2022 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -158 | +134 | 7-5 CHC |
| 8/15/2022 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -141 | +120 | 5-4 WSH |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 7.8 |
| HR | 15 |
| ERA | 4.65 |
| K/9 | 9.4 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ is the Cubs best power option, crushing 23 long balls this season in addition to delivering 74 RBI, both team highs.
- Of all hitters in baseball, Happ ranks 27th in home runs and 31st in RBI.
- Happ carries a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .429 with five doubles, four walks and three RBI.
- Nico Hoerner is hitting .255 with 28 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 40 walks.
- Hoerner ranks 269th in homers and 186th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Hoerner carries a five-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with three doubles, four walks and two RBI.
- Isaac Paredes is hitting .227 with 23 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 62 walks.
- Seiya Suzuki's .278 batting average paces his team.
- Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .458 with a double, a triple, three home runs, three walks and eight RBI.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24 | @ Marlins | W 14-2 | Shota Imanaga vs Valente Bellozo |
| August 25 | @ Marlins | L 7-2 | Javier Assad vs Adam Oller |
| August 26 | @ Pirates | W 18-8 | Jameson Taillon vs Mitch Keller |
| August 27 | @ Pirates | W 9-5 | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| August 28 | @ Pirates | W 14-10 | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| August 30 | @ Nationals | - | Shota Imanaga vs Jake Irvin |
| August 31 | @ Nationals | - | Javier Assad vs DJ Herz |
| September 1 | @ Nationals | - | Jameson Taillon vs Mitchell Parker |
| September 2 | Pirates | - | Justin Steele vs Jared Jones |
| September 3 | Pirates | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Paul Skenes |
| September 4 | Pirates | - | Shota Imanaga vs Bailey Falter |
Learn more about this Cubs vs. Nationals matchup on Fox Sports.
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.1 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 2.52 |
| K/9 | 8.5 |
Nationals Player Insights
- C.J. Abrams leads the Nationals with 18 home runs.
- Abrams' home run total puts him 69th in MLB, and he is 61st in RBI.
- Luis Garcia has a club-best 63 runs batted in and .290 batting average.
- Garcia is 103rd in homers and 56th in RBI among all major league hitters this season.
- Young has 21 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 24 walks while hitting .258.
- Keibert Ruiz is batting .220 with 14 doubles, 12 home runs and 12 walks.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24 | @ Braves | L 4-2 | Jake Irvin vs Charlie Morton |
| August 25 | @ Braves | W 5-1 | DJ Herz vs Reynaldo López |
| August 26 | Yankees | L 5-2 | Mitchell Parker vs Nestor Cortes Jr. |
| August 27 | Yankees | W 4-2 | Patrick Corbin vs Gerrit Cole |
| August 28 | Yankees | W 5-2 | MacKenzie Gore vs Carlos Rodón |
| August 30 | Cubs | - | Jake Irvin vs Shota Imanaga |
| August 31 | Cubs | - | DJ Herz vs Javier Assad |
| September 1 | Cubs | - | Mitchell Parker vs Jameson Taillon |
| September 3 | @ Marlins | - | Patrick Corbin vs Max Meyer |
| September 4 | @ Marlins | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Valente Bellozo |
| September 5 | @ Pirates | - | Jake Irvin vs Luis Ortiz |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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