Streaking Cubs continue playoff push vs. Nationals

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The streaking Chicago Cubs will look for their fifth straight win when they visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Chasing the final National League wild-card spot, the Cubs held off a late Washington rally for a 7-6 win on Friday.

The Cubs will send out right-hander Javier Assad (6-4, 3.15 ERA) to oppose rookie left-hander DJ Herz (2-6, 3.84) in the middle game of