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Cubs-Padres Wild Card Game 2
Cubs need a strong Game 2 to win NL Wild Card Series.
In brief
Cubs need a strong Game 2 to win NL Wild Card Series. Cubs must win Game 2 to advance in NL Wild Card Series against Padres. Originally reported by Mlb.
Series history
The Padres and Cubs have met twice in postseason with both series going the distance.
Cubs need Game 2 win
Cubs require a major bounceback performance in Game 2 to send Wild Card Series to decisive Game 3.
Padres manager statement
Padres manager Craig Stammen said the Cubs didn't play their best game but will play their best game tomorrow.
Cubs' Game 1 win streak
Teams that won Game 1 in best-of-three Wild Card Series have won 21 of 24 series.
Starting pitchers
Cubs: Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.51 ERA) vs Padres: Nick Pivetta (3-2, 2.86 ERA).
Cubs' lineup
Cubs lineup includes Alex Bregman in designated hitter slot and Pete Crow-Armstrong at CF.
Padres' lineup
Padres lineup features Fernando Tatis Jr. at RF and Austin Hays starting at DH.
Bullpen readiness
Cubs have all bullpen arms available for Game 2 while Padres preserved their bullpen for Game 1.
Injuries
Gausman has left shoulder issue but is ready for Game 2 after mound test.
The big picture
Cubs must win Game 2 to advance in NL Wild Card Series against Padres.
