Nats Open Series with Win Over Cubs at Wrigley

The Nationals secured a victory over the Cubs on Opening Day at Wrigley Field, giving the team momentum as they aim for a series win. Blake Butera and the rest of the squad will look to extend the success against a tough Chicago lineup.

The Nats are missing CJ Abrams due to a family death, prompting lineup adjustments: James Wood remains leadoff, Drew Millas moves to second, Luis Garcia Jr. starts at first, Jorbit Vivas debuts at second base, and Nasim Nuñez shifts to shortstop. Miles Mikolas makes his Nats debut against a team familiar with his pitching, while the Cubs will rely on Miguel Amaya behind the plate and face a potentially altered Mikolas.