CSN's David Kaplan and David DeJesus discuss the upcoming matchups in this edition of the Cubs Road Ahead, presented by Chicagoland & NW Indiana Honda Dealers.
Maybe a four-game series with the N.L. East-leading Washington Nationals will help the Cubs take off.
It did last year.
The Cubs swept the Nats early last season, boosting themselves into first place in the National League - a position they wouldn't relinquish. More than a sweep, though, a positive series is vital for a team that continues to hover around .500.
To do so, Joe Maddon's pitchers must somehow slow the Nationals offense, which has managed to push across more runs than any team in the majors.
After D.C., the Cubs are off to Cincy for a three-game set with the Reds.
Watch David Kaplan and David DeJesus preview the upcoming matchups in the video above.