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Cubs and Nationals play in series rubber match

Cubs lead the season series 3-2 against Nationals in their sixth matchup, aiming to secure a series win in the current Major League Baseball season.

  • On Sunday in Chicago, the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals meet at 2:20 p.m. EDT with both clubs seeking a series win in their sixth meeting.
  • With the season series reaching a sixth game, the Chicago Cubs hold an 81-61 overall and 44-27 home record, while the Washington Nationals stand at 57-84 overall and 28-42 on the road.
  • The probable pitchers are Andrew Alvarez for Washington Nationals and Drew Pomeranz for Chicago Cubs, with BetMGM sportsbook listing Cubs at-196 and Nationals at +162; Chicago Cubs offense ranks fourth in the NL with 193 home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.
  • Availability will matter: injured Cubs including Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nationals like Keibert Ruiz might affect lineups; Washington Nationals are 38-16 when scoring five or more runs.
  • Power hitters to watch include Pete Crow-Armstrong for Chicago Cubs and C.J. Abrams for Washington Nationals, with Crow-Armstrong hitting.254 with 35 doubles, four triples, 28 homers and 85 RBIs, and Abrams adding 30 doubles, five triples and 17 homers.
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Cubs and Nationals play in series rubber match

The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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