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# STARTING PITCHERS — Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals
Slate date: 2026-08-13
Generated: 2026-08-04 09:38:18 AM ET — all data is as of this moment
Source: MLB Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com) | Packaged by PNN Game Packs
Depth: last 3 completed game(s) per team and last 3 start(s) per probable starter
Size: ~346 tokens (est., chars/4)
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## GAME DETAILS
- First pitch: 4:05 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park (day game)
- Series: Regular Season, game 3 of 3
- Away: Chicago Cubs [CHC] — record 64-49 (.566)
    Probable starter: TBD
- Home: Washington Nationals [WSH] — record 55-59 (.482)
    Probable starter: TBD

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