Nationals and Cubs Face Off in Game 2 of Series

Washington Nationals look to extend series lead over Chicago Cubs

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Washington Nationals (1-0) and Chicago Cubs (0-1) will meet for the second game of their series on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Nationals are looking to build on their series-opening win, while the Cubs are aiming to even things up at home.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two NL teams could provide an early glimpse into the competitive landscape of the National League this year. Both teams have playoff aspirations, so this series could have implications down the road.

The details

In the series opener, the Nationals defeated the Cubs 5-3. For Game 2, the Nationals will send Miles Mikolas to the mound, while the Cubs counter with Cade Horton. The Cubs are favored at -222, with the over/under set at 9 runs.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:20 p.m. EDT.

The players

Miles Mikolas

The starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals.

Cade Horton

The starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.

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What’s next

The series will conclude on Sunday, with the Nationals looking to clinch the series victory.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Nationals and Cubs could set the tone for the rest of the season, as both teams aim to position themselves for a playoff run in the competitive National League.