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August 13, 2026 β’ Nationals Park, Washington
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Chicago Cubs (71-51) travels to play Washington Nationals (60-63) at Nationals Park, Washington.
Chicago Cubs
Visiting Side
Record
71-51
Washington Nationals
Home Side
Record
60-63
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHI
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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WAS
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ~ | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
35%
Chicago Cubs
VS
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Washington Nationals
Projected Score
CHI 2.5
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WAS 5.8
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Chicago Cubs has a better road record than Washington Nationals's home record.
- Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Washington Nationals has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
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 6.19 and Batting Average of .129 into the matchup.
Why Washington Nationals Could Win
Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.67 and Batting Average of .246.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Washington Nationals's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Nationals Park, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
21,463
Closing Odds
Line: CHC -141 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Kevin Gausman
Home Starter
Cade Cavalli
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Chicago Cubs (10.2%)
Washington Nationals (89.8%)
Total Submissions: 83 circles
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