Cubs vs. Padres live updates, news, starting pitchers: Kevin Gausman, Nick Pivetta take the mound for Game 2
The Padres took a 1-0 series lead over the Cubs with a dominant 8-0 win Tuesday night.
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres continue their AL wild-card series at Petco Park on Wednesday night, following the Padres' 8-0 shutout victory in Game 1. The Padres entered Game 2 with a 1-0 series lead, thanks to Michael King's near-no-hitter performance that allowed the Cubs' Nico Hoerner the only hit of the game in the seventh inning.
For the Cubs, they will rely on starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.51 ERA), who made his postseason debut following a trade from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Padres will be led by starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (3-2, 2.86 ERA) in his fourth career postseason start. The Padres took an early lead with a three-run performance from outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr., including a home run to open the bottom of the first inning.
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