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August 12, 2026 β’ Nationals Park, Washington
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Chicago Cubs (71-50) travels to play Washington Nationals (59-63) at Nationals Park, Washington.
Chicago Cubs
Visiting Side
Record
71-50
Washington Nationals
Home Side
Record
59-63
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHI
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 |
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WAS
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Chicago Cubs
VS
24%
Washington Nationals
Projected Score
CHI 5.5
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WAS 4.5
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago Cubs has a stronger overall season performance.
- Chicago Cubs has a better road record than Washington Nationals's home record.
- Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Chicago Cubs
STAT
Washington Nationals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington Nationals plays on familiar turf at Nationals Park, Washington.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Chicago Cubs Could Win
Chicago Cubs brings a Team ERA of 4.07 and Batting Average of .250 into the matchup.
Why Washington Nationals Could Win
Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.73 and Batting Average of .252.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Chicago Cubs's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Nationals Park, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
21,116
Closing Odds
Line: CHC -153 | O/U: 9.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
David Peterson
Home Starter
Jackson Kent
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Chicago Cubs (50.0%)
Washington Nationals (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 42 circles
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