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MLB Game Preview · September 5, 2025

Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalWrigley Field3:50 p.m.

Game at a glance

Washington Nationals visits Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, with first pitch scheduled for 3:50 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

Washington Nationals

  1. 1James WoodLF
  2. 2CJ AbramsSS
  3. 3Josh BellDH
  4. 4Daylen LileRF
  5. 5Luis García2B
  6. 6Andrés Chaparro1B
  7. 7Riley AdamsC
  8. 8Robert HassellCF
  9. 9Brady House3B

Chicago Cubs

  1. 1Michael Busch1B
  2. 2Ian HappLF
  3. 3Seiya SuzukiDH
  4. 4Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF
  5. 5Nico Hoerner2B
  6. 6Willi CastroRF
  7. 7Dansby SwansonSS
  8. 8Matt Shaw3B
  9. 9Reese McGuireC

Pitching matchup

Jake Irvin is lined up for Washington Nationals, opposite Javier Assad for Chicago Cubs. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

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