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To the diamond Monday there is a favorable total in the matchup between the Cubs and Nationals. Jordan Zimmerman and Jeff Samardzija head to the mound and both have been pitching very well there last three starts. Zimmerman, who had a rough stretch at the end of July has only allowed three runs over his last three starts. Samardzija had one rough outing against Philadelphia in which he allowed nine runs, but he has had great starts other wise. The bullpen is always a worry with the Cubs and Nationals but I believe both Zimmerman and Samardzija will get to the 7th inning with a relative low score, 2-1, or 3-1. Take the under on today’s game.