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MLB Game Preview · June 5, 2025

Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and the game notes that matter.

FinalNationals Park8:15 p.m.

Game at a glance

Chicago Cubs visits Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, with first pitch scheduled for 8:15 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

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Chicago Cubs

  1. 1Ian HappLFSeason AVG—
  2. 2Kyle TuckerRFSeason AVG—
  3. 3Seiya SuzukiDHSeason AVG—
  4. 4Pete Crow-ArmstrongCFSeason AVG—
  5. 5Dansby SwansonSSSeason AVG—
  6. 6Michael Busch1BSeason AVG—
  7. 7Nico Hoerner2BSeason AVG—
  8. 8Matt Shaw3BSeason AVG—
  9. 9Reese McGuireCSeason AVG—

Washington Nationals

  1. 1CJ AbramsSSSeason AVG—
  2. 2Amed Rosario3BSeason AVG—
  3. 3James WoodLFSeason AVG—
  4. 4Nathaniel Lowe1BSeason AVG—
  5. 5Keibert RuizCSeason AVG—
  6. 6Josh BellDHSeason AVG—
  7. 7Alex CallRFSeason AVG—
  8. 8Luis García2BSeason AVG—
  9. 9Robert HassellCFSeason AVG—

Pitching matchup

VISITING STARTER

Drew Pomeranz

Chicago Cubs

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HOME STARTER

Jake Irvin

Washington Nationals

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