Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals At a Glance
Chicago Cubs (71-50) vs. Washington Nationals (59-63)
Pitching Matchup: RHP Kevin Gausman (6-10, 4.29 ERA) vs. RHP Cade Cavalli (9-5; 3.57 ERA)
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:05 p.m. EDT | Game: #123 | Home Game: #62
Location: Nationals Park | Washington, D.C.
Washington Nationals game storylines and why this game matters
This afternoon, the Washington Nationals will look to avoid being swept by the Chicago Cubs with the first pitch at 4:05 p.m. EDT
The Washington Nationals are planning on sending right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli to the mound who has a 9-5 record and an ERA of 3.57. The Nationals will face right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Chicago Cubs. Gausman has a record of 6-10 and an ERA of 4.29 entering this afternoon’s matchup.
The Nationals are in the midst of a stretch of 39 games in 41 days that started on July 24 and runs through Sept. 2. The Nationals are looking to avoid the sweep at the hands of the Cubs and were last swept by Chicago, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2024 at Nationals Park.
Following today’s game, Washington will embark on a nine-game, 10-day road trip against the New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins.
Washington Nationals Schedule
Up Next for the Washington Nationals
On Deck…
Tomorrow, the Washington Nationals will kick off a weekend series against the New York Mets up in New York, with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. EDT Left handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.76) will take the mound for the Nationals, while RHP Robert Stock (0-2, 10.13) is scheduled to take the mound for the New York Mets. Andrew Alvarez owns a 2.25 ERA (4 ER/16.0 IP) with 10 strikeouts and a .182 opponents' average in his last three games (two starts).
In the hole…
The Nationals have yet to name their starter for Saturday’s game. Stand by!
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