Cubs vs Nationals: Weather Test at Wrigley

0:00It's March 26th. This is Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Corey, with the story. The Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals today at Rigglyfield for Major League Baseball Season Opener on Thursday, March 26th. First pitch is at 2.20pm Eastern Time, with Matthew Boyd starting for the Cubs and Rookie Cade Cavali taking the mound for the Nationals. Rookie conditions are expected in the windy city, with Gus blowing in from the outfield in a cold front bringing dropping temperatures and possible. Showers. This setup should make it tough for hitters on both sides. The Nationals struggled against left handed pitchers last year, ranking near the bottom in key hitting stats, while the Cubs were strong at home with. A patient line up against Rides. Boyd had a solid season with plenty of strikeouts, and Cavali impressed in spring training by shutting out opponents. But see a low scoring affair, pointing to the Cubs recent trend of unders and the pitcher's

1:00ability to limit damage. Chicago's home dominance adds to their edge in this matchup. Fans at the friendly confines will get an early test of how these teams handle tough weather, setting the tone for the season ahead.