Watch Nationals at Cubs: TV Channel and Streaming Options

The Washington Nationals are aiming to extend their three-game winning streak as they face off against the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 p.m. ET on Friday. The Cubs, with a record of 80-60, currently sit in second place in the NL Central, will have Javier Assad (1-1, 4.05 ERA) taking the mound. On the other side, the Nationals, who are 56-83 and in fifth place in the NL East, are expected to start Jake Irvin (8-10, 5.42 ERA).

If you’re looking to watch the game, here are the details:
– Venue: Wrigley Field
– Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
– Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
– TV: Apple TV+
If you prefer to see the action in person, you can grab your tickets on StubHub.

For those interested in the betting odds:
– Favorite Moneyline: Cubs -225
– Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +185
– Total: 10.5
– Total Over Odds: -105
– Total Under Odds: -115
All odds are provided by BetMGM.

Both teams have some players dealing with injuries. For the Cubs, Miguel Amaya, Ryan Brasier, Mike Soroka, Jameson Taillon, Justin Steele, Eli Morgan, and Kyle Tucker are listed on the injury report. On the Nationals side, MacKenzie Gore, Drew Millas, Josiah Gray, Trevor Williams, DJ Herz, Derek Law, and Keibert Ruiz are dealing with various injuries.

In terms of player stats, keep an eye on Chicago’s Kyle Tucker, who has hit 22 home runs this season, with 73 RBIs and 89 runs scored. He has a .270 BA, .381 OBP, and .472 SLG, along with a 14.7% walk rate and a 14.7% strikeout rate. He’s also been successful on the basepaths, recording 25 steals on 28 attempts.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, C.J. Abrams, and James Wood are also players to watch for their respective teams, each with impressive performances throughout the season.

Whether you’re tuning in online, on TV, or at the ballpark, this guide provides all the essential details for enjoying the Nationals vs. Cubs matchup.