The Chicago Cubs (80-60) play on Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET against the Washington Nationals (56-83), who enter the contest with a three-game winning streak.
The Cubs will give the nod to Javier Assad (1-1, 4.05 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Jake Irvin (8-10, 5.42 ERA).
Cubs vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, September 5, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. ET Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois How to watch on TV: Apple TV+ Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (1-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Irvin – WSH (8-10, 5.42 ERA)Cubs vs. Nationals Odds
Nationals to win: +185 Total: 10.5 runsCubs vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance
Assad Irvin 4 GS 28 1-1 W-L 8-10 4.05 ERA 5.42 20 IP 154.1 5 BB 53 10 SO 102Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
Assad gets the start for the Cubs, his fifth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings pitched. His last time out was on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up seven hits. The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.05, with 4.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in four games this season. Opposing hitters have a .289 batting average against him. Assad is looking to earn his third straight quality start in this game. Assad is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages five innings per appearance on the mound.Cubs vs. Nationals Promo Codes
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin
The Nationals’ Irvin (8-10) will make his 29th start of the season. The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with an ERA of 5.42, a 1.92 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.413. In 28 starts this season, he’s earned nine quality starts. In 28 starts this season, Irvin has lasted five or more innings 23 times, with an average of 5.5 innings per appearance. In 28 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.How to Bet on Cubs vs. Nationals
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