Facing elimination, Cubs starting playoff-tested Kevin Gausman in Game 2 vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs have named Kevin Gausman as their starting pitcher for Game 2 of their playoff series against the San Diego Padres. The team faces elimination following an 8-0 loss in the first game.
SAN DIEGO – With their season on the line, the Cubs are turning to the guy who pitched in the World Series last fall.Kevin Gausman will get the ball in Game 2 on Wednesday night, announced as the Cubs’ starting pitcher after an ugly 8-0 loss in the first contest of their best-of-three playoff series against the Padres.Gausman was the headlining acquisition of the Cubs’ trade-deadline haul, arriving in a win-now deal with a mile-long track record of major league success and recent experience…
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