The next three games are the Nationals only trip to Chicago this season and they are only getting to play during the day once in three games. What’s going on Cubs? The allure of your snakebitten team is that you play during the day in an beautiful old ballpark. Wrigley Field is a lot less special in the dark.

Nostalgia Is Not Riggleman’s Concern for Upcoming Trip – The Post
Washington manager Jim Riggleman is visiting two cities he managed in, Chicago and San Diego, plus another city he coached in, St. Louis. He is ambivalent about going back.

Nats maintain rotation for upcoming Cubs series – The Wash. Times
After John Lannan flamed out in his previous start, there was consideration for moving him around in the rotation.

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