Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals 8/17/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

In Wednesday afternoon MLB action, the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals will wrap up their series from the nation’s capital. The Cubs (48-67) have won six of their last ten games and remain focused on the future. Last night, 3B Patrick Wisdom delivered the go ahead double in the 11th inning to lift Chicago to a 7-5 road victory.

Thirty-three year old southpaw Drew Smyly (5-6 3.69 ERA) has been solid for the Cubs this season. Smiley has won consecutive starts and has not allowed a run over his last 11 plus frames.

The Washington Nationals have lost 43 of their 62 home games and own the worst overall record in the majors. During Tuesday's home loss, Washington went 4-for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base. 2B Cesar Hernandez collected three hits and scored a run for the Nationals, who fell to 39-79 on the season.

Former Cub Cory Abbott (0-2 5.94 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season. Through 16 plus innings, Abbott has walked 11 batters and surrendered five home runs.