"Cade Horton has a huge season ahead of him and looks about as locked in as ever. The Cubs are projected to be a much stronger team than the Nationals this year."
"Matthew Boyd, who led the rotation last year, is opening things up for the Cubs. Although he struggled at times last season, he finished strong and should be ready for Opening Day."
"Pete Crow-Armstrong has taken just nine at-bats against Miles Mikolas but has seven hits, including five homers and a double, showcasing his dominance over the pitcher."
"The matchup between Cade Horton and Miles Mikolas on Saturday tilts in favor of the Cubs, as Horton is expected to have a significant impact this season."
The Chicago Cubs will face the Washington Nationals in a three-game series at Wrigley Field, starting with Matthew Boyd on Opening Day. The Cubs' pitching lineup includes Cade Horton and Shota Imanaga for the subsequent games, while the Nationals will counter with Cade Cavalli, Miles Mikolas, and Jake Irvin. The Cubs are projected to be stronger than the Nationals, with notable player matchups, particularly Cade Horton against Miles Mikolas, which favors Chicago. The Cubs' familiarity with Mikolas adds to their advantage.
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