The Chicago Cubs (69-66) aim to continue their four-game win streak when they face the Washington Nationals (61-74) on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET, at Nationals Park.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Javier Assad (6-4) to the mound, while DJ Herz (2-6) will get the nod for the Nationals.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• TV: MLB Network
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Nationals Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (6-4, 3.15 ERA) vs Herz – WSH (2-6, 3.84 ERA)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Javier Assad

• Assad (6-4) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his 25th start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
• The 27-year-old has pitched to a 3.15 ERA this season with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.8 walks per nine across 24 games.
• In 24 starts this season, he’s earned five quality starts.
• Assad has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 24 chances this season.

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: DJ Herz

• Herz gets the start for the Nationals, his 15th of the season. He is 2-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the left-hander tossed five scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves while surrendering one hit.
• The 23-year-old has an ERA of 3.84, with 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 games this season. Opponents are hitting .234 against him.
• Herz is looking to pick up his third quality start of the year in this game.
• Herz will look to go five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 4.7 frames per outing.
• He has made three appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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