Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals Game Preview - June 4, 2025

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals: Game Preview (June 4, 2025)

The Chicago Cubs (38-22, first in the NL Central) face the Washington Nationals (28-32, third in the NL East) on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

The game is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. EDT in Washington.

Pitching Matchup

Cubs probable starter: Matthew Boyd (5-2, 3.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)

Nationals probable starter: MacKenzie Gore (2-5, 3.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 101 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Cubs -140, Nationals +119; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Game Outlook

The Chicago Cubs will try to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Nationals.

Washington has a 13-15 record in home games and a 28-32 record overall. The Nationals have hit 60 total home runs to rank eighth in the NL.

Chicago has a 38-22 record overall and an 18-11 record on the road. Cubs hitters are batting a collective .262, which ranks second in the NL.

The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season.

Top Performers

For the Nationals, James Wood leads with 16 home runs and a .568 slugging percentage. Josh Bell is 11 for 35 with three home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.

For the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki has 18 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 53 RBI. Pete Crow-Armstrong is 11 for 38 with three doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Nationals: 5-5 record, .247 batting average, 4.25 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs.

Cubs: 8-2 record, .266 batting average, 3.46 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs.

Injuries

Nationals: Jacob Young (shoulder), Dylan Crews (back), Paul DeJong (face), Orlando Ribalta (biceps), Derek Law (forearm), DJ Herz (elbow), Mason Thompson (elbow), Josiah Gray (elbow).

Cubs: Kyle Tucker (finger), Miguel Amaya (oblique), Porter Hodge (oblique), Tyson Miller (hip), Eli Morgan (elbow), Shota Imanaga (leg), Javier Assad (oblique), Justin Steele (elbow).

In summary

This article provides a preview of the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals on June 4, 2025, including team records, standings, pitching probables (Matthew Boyd for Cubs, MacKenzie Gore for Nationals), betting odds, key player performance details (James Wood, Josh Bell for Nationals; Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong for Cubs), recent team form over the last 10 games, and a list of current injuries for both teams.

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