With their ninth-inning comeback in Game 4 of the Division Series against the Giants, the Cubs bought themselves a couple of extra of days to rest before squaring off against the winner of Thursday night's Division Series Game 5 between the Dodgers and Nationals. Game 1 will be at Wrigley Field on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Which team should the Cubs want to face? Here are a few quick thoughts as to the matchup that's most favorable to them.
The Case for the Nationals
The Nationals started the season 19–8 before being swept by the Cubs in a four-game series at Wrigley Field from May 5 to 8—one in which Chicago walked Bryce Harper 13 times, including a record-tying six in a 13-inning win on May 8.