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Nationals-Cubs NLDS predictions

Noah Frank | nfrank@wtop.com

October 5, 2017, 2:03 AM

The WTOP Sports staff did a pretty good job predicting the Nationals’ fate in the regular season. Now they take a shot at what will happen next.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals follows his solo home run for his 150th career homer in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 7, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Bryce Harper batting average, home runs in series Chris Cichon, sports anchor: .190, 1 HR Noah Frank, digital sports editor: .265, 1 HR Mike McMearty, program director: .260, 2 HR Dave Preston, sports anchor: .450, 0 HR George Wallace, sports director: .280, 4 HR Rob Woodfork, sports anchor: .398, 5 HR (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 06: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals slides home in the first inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Most important position player in the series Chris Cichon: Trea Turner Noah Frank: Javy Baez Mike McMearty: Trea Turner Dave Preston: Anthony Rizzo George Wallace: Anthony Rendon Rob Woodfork: Trea Turner (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 07: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Most important pitcher in the series Chris Cichon: Max Scherzer Noah Frank: Stephen Strasburg Mike McMearty: Stephen Strasburg Dave Preston: Max Scherzer George Wallace: Kyle Hendricks Rob Woodfork: Max Scherzer (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Adam Lind #26 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park on July 30, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 3-1. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Most important bench player in the series Chris Cichon: Adam Lind Noah Frank: Adam Lind Mike McMearty: Adam Lind Dave Preston: Adam Lind George Wallace: Adam Lind Rob Woodfork: Adam Lind (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images
MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 01: Tanner Roark #57 of the Washington Nationals during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 01, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
Who starts Game 4 (if necessary) for the Nats? Chris Cichon: Stephen Strasburg Noah Frank: Tanner Roark Mike McMearty: Tanner Roark Dave Preston: Stephen Strasburg George Wallace: Stephen Strasburg Rob Woodfork: Tanner Roark (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 01: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
One bold prediction Chris Cichon: Daniel Murphy hits 4 homers in the series Noah Frank: The road team wins at least 3 games in the series Mike McMearty: Max Scherzer pitches a complete game shutout Dave Preston: The revamped Nationals bullpen still blows up and costs them at least one game George Wallace: The Cubs win Game 4, and the series, with a walk-off home run Rob Woodfork: Max Scherzer throws a Game 5 no-hitter AND hits the walk-off home run (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 27: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Trea Turner #7 and Daniel Murphy #20 after a 6-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on June 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Who wins the NLDS and in how many games? Chris Cichon: Nationals in 4 Noah Frank: Cubs in 5 Mike McMearty: Nationals in 3 Dave Preston: Cubs in 3 George Wallace: Cubs in 4 Rob Woodfork: Nationals in 5 (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals follows his solo home run for his 150th career homer in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 7, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 06: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals slides home in the first inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 07: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Adam Lind #26 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park on July 30, 2017 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 3-1. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 01: Tanner Roark #57 of the Washington Nationals during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 01, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 01: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 27: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Trea Turner #7 and Daniel Murphy #20 after a 6-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on June 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

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