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Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants: Your Quick Guide to Game 2 of 2016 NLDS
When is the first pitch? How can I watch the game on TV or online? Who are the starting pitchers? Patch answers those questions and more.
The postseason begins for the Chicago Cubs with the National League Division Series. The North Siders' first opponent will be the San Francisco Giants, who beat the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card game to reach the playoffs. Here's your quick guide to what you need to know before the first pitch is thrown.
2016 NL Division Series: Cubs vs. Giants
Cubs lead the best-of-five series, 1-0
GAME 2
First Pitch: 7:08 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Wrigley Field
TV | Radio | Streaming: MLB Network | 670 the Score (WSCR-AM), ESPNRadio 1000 (WMVP-AM)
Pitching Matchup: Kyle Hendricks (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Jeff Samardzija (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Cubs Postseason History 101: The Cubs won their last World Series game Oct. 8, 1945, beating the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field, 7-3. Hank Borowy was the winning pitcher.
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Around the Playoffs
NATIONAL LEAGUE
- Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Washington Nationals 3 (Dodgers lead series 1-0)
AMERICAN LEAGUE
- Toronto Blue Jays 5, Rangers 3 (Blue Jays lead series 2-0)
- Cleveland Indians 6, Boston Red Sox 0 (Indians lead series 2-0)
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