The Cubs are facing elimination tonight. After a lopsided loss in Game 1, Chicago needs a win against San Diego to stay alive in the NL Wild Card Series. Here is what happened yesterday, who to watch, and how to catch the Padres game today.
Cubs Game Yesterday: Padres Win 8-0
Game 1 at Petco Park was one-sided. The Padres won 8-0, racking up 13 hits to the Cubs’ three. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado both homered in the first inning, and starter Michael King carried a no-hitter into the seventh. Chicago went just 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position, and its lineup never found a way to put pressure on San Diego. Yahoo Sports
Key Players in the Cubs-Padres Series
Michael King was the story of Game 1. He threw seven scoreless innings, struck out eight, and allowed only one hit on 97 pitches. He earned the win.
Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and three runs scored. Manny Machado added a homer, a double, and two RBIs. Xander Bogaerts also went deep, and Jackson Merrill drove in two.
Matthew Boyd took the loss for Chicago. The lefty lasted four innings and gave up four earned runs, including three home runs. Boyd had a pair of stints on the injured list early this season but has pitched regularly since late June. On the Cubs’ side, Nico Hoerner had two hits, and Seiya Suzuki also reached base. Yahoo Sports
Cubs Game Today: Starting Pitchers and Preview
Kevin Gausman takes the ball for the Cubs in Game 2, with Nick Pivetta starting for the Padres. Pivetta went 3-2 with a 2.86 ERA after missing five months with a flexor strain, and he has been solid since returning. Yahoo Sportsmlb
The Padres are also chasing some redemption. These two teams met in the Wild Card round last year too, in a series decided by a single run across three games. San Diego lost that one, and it would love to finish the job this time. Early projections favored the Padres at about 57% for Game 2. mlb
What Channel Is the Cubs Game On?
Game 2 starts Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET (9 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. PT), with NBCSN as the TV channel and Peacock as the streaming option. It can also be streamed on fubo. SiriusXM carries every game on the radio, with separate Cubs, Padres, and national feeds. Where to watch Cubs vs Padres today: Game time, predictions and TV channel – Yahoo Sports +2
Padres Schedule: What Happens Next?
This is a best-of-three series, so the Padres can clinch tonight. If the Cubs win, Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at Petco Park. The winner advances to the best-of-five NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who finished with MLB’s best regular-season record. The Padres have never won a championship and have not reached the World Series since 1998. Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Quick FAQ
What was the Cubs score yesterday? The Cubs lost 8-0 to the Padres in Game 1.
Who pitched for the Padres in Game 1? Michael King, who got the win.
When is the next Padres game? Tonight at 10 p.m. ET, then Game 3 on Thursday if needed.
