The Washington Nationals (68-85) bring a four-game losing streak into a home contest versus the Chicago Cubs (78-75), at 2:20 p.m. ET on Friday.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (10-8) to the mound, while Trevor Williams (5-0) will get the nod for the Nationals.

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Cubs vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
• Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
• TV: MARQ
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Taillon – CHC (10-8, 3.54 ERA) vs Williams – WSH (5-0, 2.22 ERA)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Jameson Taillon

• The Cubs’ Taillon (10-8) will make his 27th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
• The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.54, a 4.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.162 in 26 games this season.
• If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth consecutive quality start.
• Taillon has eight starts in a row of five innings or more.
• He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Trevor Williams

• Williams (5-0 with a 2.22 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Nationals, his 12th of the season.
• The right-hander last appeared on Thursday, May 30 against the Atlanta Braves, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
• The 32-year-old has a 2.22 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 11 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .221 to his opponents.
• Williams has one quality start under his belt this year.
• Williams will try to secure his 11th outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 5.1 innings per appearance.
• He has had two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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