CHICAGO — The Cubs hoped to play baseball on Friday, but for different reasons.
On Thursday, Major League Baseball postponed Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Cubs and Marlins due to incoming inclement weather around Wrigley Field.
CHICAGO — The Cubs hoped to play baseball on Friday, but for different reasons.
On Thursday, Major League Baseball postponed Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Cubs and Marlins due to incoming inclement weather around Wrigley Field.
| Game | Date | Time | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gm 1 | Sept. 30 | MIA 5, CHC 1 | Watch | |
| Gm 2 | Oct. 2 | 2 p.m. | MIA @ CHC | ABC |
| Gm 3* | Oct. 3 | 3:30 p.m. | MIA @ CHC | ESPN2 |
That resulted in Game 2 being pushed back to 2 p.m. ET/1 CT (on ABC) on Friday, when Cubs ace Yu Darvish and Marlins rookie Sixto Sánchez will start against each other in a win-or-go-home game for Chicago. Miami dealt the North Siders a stunning 5-1 loss in Game 1 Wednesday afternoon.
• Marlins-Cubs Game 2 FAQ
Should the Wild Card Series reach a Game 3, that critical contest would take place on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 CT on ESPN2.
As things currently stand, the Cubs would hand the ball to veteran Jon Lester in Game 3, while Miami would send Pablo López to the mound.
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