Nationals host Cubs in critical series for playoff hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Washington Nationals face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series starting Tuesday at 6:45 PM EST. Washington aims to build momentum after a weekend sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, narrowing their gap in the Wild Card race to 5.0 games. The Cubs, currently in the top Wild Card position, seek to bolster their playoff standing. Game one features LHP Shota Imanaga for Chicago against WSH RHP Jake Irvin, who returns from injury.
- •Nationals swept the Reds, gaining traction in the playoff race.
- •Cubs enter the series 7-3 in their last 10 games.
- •Game one starts at 6:45 PM EST on Tuesday.
- •Imanaga has allowed 2 or fewer runs in recent starts.
- •Irvin's last outing was a strong performance against the Phillies.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nats’ grind to playoff contention continues as Cubs come to town
"Washington rides a weekend sweep into 3-game set versus Chicago
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