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Cubs name Kevin Gausman as Game 2 starter against Padres

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Cubs name Kevin Gausman as Game 2 starter against Padres

Summary

The Chicago Cubs will start Kevin Gausman in their must-win Game 2 against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed the decision following Tuesday's 8-0 playoff loss, where the team aims to rebound. Gausman, who has dealt with shoulder soreness this season but threw a successful bullpen session recently, has playoff experience and is seen as critical to the Cubs' hopes. The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Petco Park, where the Cubs seek to avoid an early exit from the postseason.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs lost Game 1 to Padres 8-0 on September 29
•Kevin Gausman will start Game 2 on September 30
•Gausman has a 4.83 ERA this season with Chicago
•Cubs aim to bounce back in a challenging environment
•First pitch set for 10 p.m. ET at Petco Park

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6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Craig Counsell makes quick decision on Game 2 starter vs. Padres

What they're saying

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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has several questions to answer after Tuesday’s 8-0 playoff loss versus the San Diego Padres , but he is absolutely certain about who he will trust in a must-win Game 2. Kevin Gausman helped the Toronto Blue Jays end their 32-year World Series drought last season, and he will be tasked with preserving the North […] The post Cubs news: Craig Counsell makes quick decision on Game 2 starter vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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