On September 22, 2024, at 2:20 PM, the Washington Nationals will go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The forecast predicts moderate rain for the game day.

Jake Irvin, with an ERA of 4.065, will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals. His counterpart from the Cubs, Shota Imanaga, enters the game with a commendable ERA of 3.030.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Nationals are currently 13th with a record of 68-86, reflecting a .44 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 23-26 record. The team has had a tough recent stretch with only 4 wins in their last 10 games and a current five-game losing streak. Their home and away records stand at 36-39 and 32-47, respectively. The Nationals have performed similarly in day and night games, winning 33 during the day and 35 at night. They have scored a total of 633 runs while conceding 737.

The Cubs, on the other hand, are 8th in the NL Central with a 79-75 record, yielding a .51 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 21 victories against 28 losses, ranking them 2nd. The Cubs are somewhat stronger recently, having won 5 of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game win streak. Their home record is 41-35 and their road performances are nearly even at 38-40. They have a slightly better record in night games with 42 wins compared to 37 daytime victories. The Cubs have scored 708 runs and allowed 642 runs over the season.