Game Notes: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals (August 31, 2024)

Game Preview of the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs, including player stats, team records, and recent game highlights.

Richard Wachtel

Aug 31, 2024 - 4 min read

Nationals Park Washington D.C. (Photo via @literallykennot on X)

Game Notes: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals (August 31, 2024) — Nationals Park Washington D.C. (Photo via @literallykennot on X)

Game Details

Chicago Cubs (69-66) vs. Washington Nationals (61-74)
Pitching Matchup: RHP Javier Assad (6-4; 3.15 ERA) vs. LHP DJ Herz (2-6; 3.84 ERA)
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 4:05 PM ET | Game: 136 | Home Game: 68
Records: Home Record: 32-34| Monthly Record: 12-13
Location: Nationals Park | Washington D.C.

Game storylines and notes

This afternoon the Washington Nationals will face the Chicago Cubs in a 4:05 p.m. EDT game

CREWSIN' down the street

Dylan Crews is off to a scorching start in his Major League career, hitting .313 in his first four games with two doubles, two home runs, three RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and three runs scored.