Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals | August 13, 2026

Scheduled August 13, 2026 • Nationals Park, Washington

Chicago Cubs

69-50

Washington Nationals

59-61

MLB PREVIEW • August 13, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Chicago Cubs (69-50) travels to play Washington Nationals (59-61) at Nationals Park, Washington.

Chicago Cubs

Visiting Side

Record 69-50

Washington Nationals

Home Side

Record 59-61

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

76%

Chicago Cubs

24%

Washington Nationals

Projected Score CHI 5.5 - 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

57.6% Win % 48.7%

68-50 Overall Record 58-61

35-24 Home Record 25-34

33-26 Away Record 33-27

5.12 Runs / G 5.34

.248 Team BA .250

.752 Team OPS .766

4.07 Team ERA 4.74

1.25 WHIP 1.39

4051 AB (At Bats) 4077

604 R (Runs) 636

1004 H (Hits) 1021

197 2B (Doubles) 208

20 3B (Triples) 25

146 HR (Home Runs) 170

567 RBI (Runs Batted In) 607

1679 TB (Total Bases) 1789

505 BB (Walks) 422

1014 SO (Strikeouts) 989

87 SB (Stolen Bases) 128

.248 AVG .250

.338 OBP .327

.414 SLG .439

.752 OPS .766

591.7 RC (Runs Created) 603.8

.109 BB/PA .092

0.50 BB/K 0.43

3.97 P/PA 3.81

363 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 403

4654 PA (Plate Appearances) 4600

27.7 AB/HR 24.0

4.07 ERA 4.74

1.25 WHIP 1.39

1054.2 IP (Innings) 1061.2

973 H (Hits Allowed) 1064

477 ER (Earned Runs) 559

175 HR (HR Allowed) 165

349 BB (Walks Allowed) 417

906 K (Strikeouts) 895

7.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 7.6

68 W (Wins) 58

50 L (Losses) 61

26 SV (Saves) 33

0.990 FP (Fielding %) 0.980

44 E (Errors) 88

197 DP (Double Plays) 208

4307 TC (Total Chances) 4387

3164 PO (Putouts) 3185

1099 A (Assists) 1114

36.4 RF (Range Factor) 36.4

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 Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Chicago Cubs Could Win

Chicago Cubs brings a Team ERA of 4.07 and Batting Average of .248 into the matchup.

Why Washington Nationals Could Win

Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.74 and Batting Average of .250.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Chicago Cubs's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Nationals Park, Washington

Dome/Indoor • 90°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Chicago Cubs (50.0%) Washington Nationals (50.0%)

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