The Cubs just split a series with the Miami Marlins, and it was a missed opportunity for the boys in blue pinstripes. The pitching staff was excellent, but the offense failed to take advantage of the opportunities afforded it.
Now the Cubs head to the District of Columbia, where the impressive Washington Nationals await them for a four-game series. The Nats are the third-best offensive team in the majors in fWAR (15.4), ninth in pitching fWAR (8.5), and currently have the second-best record in the National League (45-30). They are sitting pretty in their division with a nine-game lead over the second place Atlanta Braves.