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Cubs Kick Off 2026 Season vs. Nationals
26 Mar
Summary
- Cubs host Nationals on Thursday for the 2026 season opener.
- Matthew Boyd starts for Cubs, Cade Cavalli for Nationals.
- Cubs are favored to win at Wrigley Field.
The Chicago Cubs are commencing their 2026 MLB season on Thursday, with a home opener against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. This marks the beginning of a new campaign for the Cubs, who are aiming to build on their playoff appearance last year.
The Nationals are looking to rebound after a challenging 2025 season where they finished at the bottom of the NL East standings. The opening game features a pitching duel between veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd for the Cubs and the less experienced Cade Cavalli for the Nationals.
Despite the Nationals' efforts to start the season positively, the Cubs are expected to secure a victory at their home ballpark, leveraging their stronger pitching matchup and home-field advantage. The predicted final score is 6-3 in favor of the Chicago Cubs.
