Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs - September 19, 2024

Alright, folks, gather ‘round! It’s that time again — game day! The Washington Nationals are heading to Wrigley Field to face off against the Chicago Cubs, and let me tell you, I’m ready for a showdown. As a diehard fan of the game, nothing gets my blood pumping quite like watching our boys take the field. The stakes may be high, but if there’s one thing I believe in, it’s that every game is a chance for glory!

The Nats are coming into this matchup looking to snap a frustrating three-game losing streak. I mean, losing 10-0 to the Mets? Ouch! Patrick Corbin will be taking the mound today. Now, don’t get me wrong; he’s had his struggles this season with a 6-13 record and an ERA sitting at about 4.4. He hasn’t been as sharp as we’d hope — yes, he has those strikeouts up his sleeve (8.1 per game!), but we really need him to deliver tonight against a tough Cubs lineup.

On the other side of the diamond is Javier Assad for the Cubs. This guy has shown promise with a winning record of 7-5 and an impressive ERA around 3.9 — pretty solid by any standards. His strikeout numbers aren’t too shabby either at about 8.5 per game! If there’s anything that makes me nervous as a passionate baseball fanatic, it’s seeing him on the hill when we’ve got some inconsistent hitting going on.

Speaking of hitting, let’s break down how these teams stack up offensively. The Cubs boast an average of about 4.6 runs per game compared to the Nats’ modest 4.2 runs — not exactly world-beating numbers from either team but hey, every run counts! The batting averages hover around .236 for Chicago and .238 for Washington; honestly, it feels like they’re just trading places out there at times.

Looking at their recent performances tells us more than just stats: Chicago might have lost their last game against Oakland (yeah, that stings), but they’re still poised to make some noise in this matchup tonight with their total going over in seven of their last nine games — not too shabby if you ask me! Meanwhile, Washington is riding low with four unders in their last six outings.

Now here comes my prediction: I’m laying my chips down on the Cubbies taking this one home tonight! With Corbin struggling and Assad looking solid on the mound combined with our boys’ ability to put runs on the board more consistently lately—I’m calling it now: Cubs win this one decisively!

And if you’re thinking about betting totals—consider going under here too. Both teams seem to be having trouble finding their rhythm lately so don’t expect fireworks out there.

So grab your snacks and settle in because no matter what happens tonight at Wrigley Field—it’s always a good time when baseball’s involved! Let’s go Cubbies!