Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Prediction: Cubs remain a threat again

Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs will meet in game 2 of a three-game series in the MLB. The ope༒ner ended in a win for the Chicago Cubs. How will this encounter unfold?

The Washington Nationals hope they will find their luck in game 2 after an unlucky result in the opener. In that game, the Washington Nationals did well to score six runs, but that was not enough, as they lost by one run. However, the Washington Nationals have struggled in recent matches, losing four and winning three. Heading into this game, the Washington Nationals have a 61-74 record, leaving them seated 13th in the National League.

The Chicago Cubs started this series with a strong performance, winning 6-7. With that win, the Chicago Cubs won four matches in a row, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in a prior series. The Chicago Cubs head into this series with just one defeat in recent matches. The Chicago Cubs have won 69 games this season, losing 66 in 135 matches. The Chicago Cubs head into this game seated 8th in the National League and 2nd in the National League Central Division. 

The Chicago Cubs should win in this game 2. The Washington Nationals were very strong in the opener but were unlucky. However, while the Washington Nationals could be a threat offensively in this one, the Chicago Cubs should still be able to get things right looking at their squad and win.