Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (38-22) vs. Washington Nationals (28-32)
- Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: MASN, Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network
Recent Performance:
- Cubs have won four straight and six of their last seven games.
- Nationals have lost two in a row after a five-game winning streak.
- Chicago is 18-11 on the road, while Washington holds a 13-15 home record.
Probable Pitchers
- Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd (5-2, 3.08 ERA)
- Last outing: 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 Ks vs. Rockies
- Has seven quality starts this season.
- Washington Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (2-5, 3.16 ERA)
- Last outing: 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 Ks vs. Phillies
- Holds a strong 2.65 FIP, indicating better underlying performance.
Key Players to Watch
- Chicago Cubs:
- Seiya Suzuki: 18 doubles, 14 HR, 52 RBI
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 15 HR, 51 RBI, 19 stolen bases
- Washington Nationals:
- James Wood: 16 HR, .568 SLG, 44 RBI
- CJ Abrams: 11 doubles, 8 HR, 13 walks
Game Analysis & Prediction
The Cubs enter this matchup riding a four-game winning streak, fueled by dominant pitching and timely hitting. Their offense ranks second in the NL with a .262 batting average, while their pitching staff boasts a solid 3.84 ERA. Matthew Boyd has been a reliable arm, and his ability to limit runs will be crucial against a Nationals lineup that has shown flashes of power but struggles with consistency.
Washington, despite recent losses, has been competitive, winning 11 of their last 16 games. MacKenzie Gore has been one of their best pitchers, and if he can control the Cubs’ potent lineup, the Nationals have a chance to pull off an upset.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 142
Washington Nationals 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025
