
How to Watch Cubs vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - June 5
Updated Jun. 5, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET
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Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs will meet C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals on Thursday at Nationals Park, at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Nationals game.
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Cubs vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- TV: Watch on MASN, MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Cubs vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Nationals 5
- Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 53%, Nationals 47%
Cubs vs. Nationals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -142 | +121 | 2-0 WSH |
| 6/3/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -142 | +120 | 8-3 CHC |
| 9/22/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -215 | +178 | 5-0 CHC |
| 9/21/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -138 | +116 | 5-1 WSH |
| 9/20/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -168 | +141 | 3-1 CHC |
| 9/19/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -182 | +152 | 7-6 CHC |
| 9/1/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -129 | +110 | 14-1 CHC |
| 8/31/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -114 | -105 | 5-3 CHC |
| 8/30/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -157 | +132 | 7-6 CHC |
| 7/19/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -154 | +132 | 8-3 CHC |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.3 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 3.10 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Tucker has 10 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 40 walks while batting .283.
- Tucker's home runs put him 23rd in MLB, and he is 20th in RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong has shown his power as he leads his team with 15 home runs.
- Among all major league hitters, Crow-Armstrong ranks ninth in homers and fourth in RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki has driven in a team-high 53 runs batted in.
- Nico Hoerner's .296 batting average is a team-high mark.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | Reds | L 6-2 | Colin Rea vs Andrew Abbott |
| May 31 | Reds | W 2-0 | Drew Pomeranz vs Nick Lodolo |
| June 1 | Reds | W 7-3 | Jameson Taillon vs Nick Martinez |
| June 3 | @ Nationals | W 8-3 | Cade Horton vs Trevor Williams |
| June 4 | @ Nationals | L 2-0 | Matthew Boyd vs MacKenzie Gore |
| June 5 | @ Nationals | - | Drew Pomeranz vs Jake Irvin |
| June 6 | @ Tigers | - | Ben Brown vs Tarik Skubal |
| June 7 | @ Tigers | - | Jameson Taillon vs Keider Montero |
| June 8 | @ Tigers | - | Cade Horton vs Jack Flaherty |
| June 9 | @ Phillies | - | Matthew Boyd vs TBA |
| June 10 | @ Phillies | - | Colin Rea vs Jesus Luzardo |
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 3.84 |
| K/9 | 6.9 |
Nationals Player Insights
- James Wood leads the lineup with a batting average of .283, and leads the Nationals in home runs, with 16 and runs batted in with 45.
- Wood's home run total puts him seventh in the majors, and he is eighth in RBI.
- Abrams is batting .267 with 11 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 13 walks.
- Abrams ranks 75th overall in homers and 154th in RBI this season.
- Luis Garcia has 13 doubles, five home runs and 12 walks while hitting .258.
- Nathaniel Lowe is hitting .223 with 10 doubles, eight home runs and 22 walks.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | @ Diamondbacks | W 9-7 | Jake Irvin vs Merrill Kelly |
| May 31 | @ Diamondbacks | W 11-7 | Mike Soroka vs Brandon Pfaadt |
| June 1 | @ Diamondbacks | L 3-1 | Mitchell Parker vs Corbin Burnes |
| June 3 | Cubs | L 8-3 | Trevor Williams vs Cade Horton |
| June 4 | Cubs | W 2-0 | MacKenzie Gore vs Matthew Boyd |
| June 5 | Cubs | - | Jake Irvin vs Drew Pomeranz |
| June 6 | Rangers | - | Mike Soroka vs Patrick Corbin |
| June 7 | Rangers | - | Mitchell Parker vs Jacob deGrom |
| June 8 | Rangers | - | Trevor Williams vs Tyler Mahle |
| June 10 | @ Mets | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Griffin Canning |
| June 11 | @ Mets | - | Jake Irvin vs David Peterson |
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