
Cubs turn to Gausman’s tested shoulder in must-win Game 2
Gausman faces Nick Pivetta at 9 p.m. Central Wednesday, with Chicago needing a win to extend its Wild Card Series.

Gausman faces Nick Pivetta at 9 p.m. Central Wednesday, with Chicago needing a win to extend its Wild Card Series.

Chicago fell 4-3 in the opener and 2-0 in the nightcap. Read each game report and the moments that decided them.

David Peterson kept the Red Sox scoreless for five innings, but Chicago could not score and Wilyer Abreu drove in both Boston runs in the eighth.

Miguel Amaya's two-run double gave Chicago a 3-0 lead, but Connor Wong put Boston ahead in the seventh and the Cubs could not answer.

A storm forecast moved Sunday’s finale to Friday. Chicago’s two Fenway games are listed for 1:05 and 6:05 p.m. Eastern.

Matthew Boyd gave Chicago seven innings, Seiya Suzuki tied the game and Nico Hoerner brought home the winner against Miami.

The catcher climbed from High-A to Triple-A and posted 82 RBIs and 82 walks. The award is Baseball America’s organizational selection.

Chicago has lost two straight to Miami and remains unclinched at 87-71 entering Thursday’s 2:20 p.m. Eastern finale.

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice, Shota Imanaga worked six strong innings and Alex Bregman drove in three as Chicago took the series finale at Wrigley Field.

Chicago turns to Imanaga at Wrigley after two strong starts while the Braves counter with rookie Darius Vines Ritchie.