Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz follows through during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad winds up during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Nationals' Jose Tena, left, is safe as he beats the pickoff throw to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes catches a popup from Washington Nationals' Andres Chaparro for the first out of the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)