What channel is Chicago Cubs game on today? Pitching matchup: Javier Assad vs Jake Irvin

There’s nothing better than starting a great sports weekend than a Cubs game on Friday afternoon.

And today, we’re in for a treat when the Washington Nationals travel to Chicago for the first of a three-game series with the Cubs, who are looking to secure a playoff spot for the first time in five years.

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But in order to watch the game, you’re going to need to stream it.

What channel is Cubs vs Nationals game on

Today’s Cubs-Nationals game will not be broadcast on TV.

How to watch Cubs vs Nationals

Today’s Cubs-Nationals game will stream live on Apple TV+ as part of “Friday Night Baseball.”

Cubs vs Nationals schedule

Cubs vs Nationals pitching matchups

• Friday: Nationals (Jake Irvin, 8-20, 5.42 ERA) vs. Cubs (Javier Assad, 1-1, 4.05 ERA)

• Saturday: Nationals (Brad Lord (4-8, 4.34 ERA) vs. Cubs (Matthew Boyd, 12-7, 2.94 ERA)

• Sunday: Nationals (Andrew Alvarez, 1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Cubs (TBA)

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Nationals vs Cubs game today: How to watch