The Cubs (77-75) just lost their second consecutive series to a bad team, dropping two of three to the Oakland A’s at Wrigley Field. They now have 10 games left as they play out the string on a 2024 season that has been disappointing, to say the least. Next up on the schedule is another team playing for the future, as the Nationals come to town for four starting Thursday.
Washington (68-84) was swept in a three-game series with the Cubs at Nationals Park earlier this month. They have a very young lineup with top prospects like James Wood and Dylan Crews getting a long look since nothing is at stake right now.