San Diego are tipped to book their place in the next round of the playoffs.
The Padres are the hottest team in the postseason, and they go into this matchup have blown out Chicago in the series opener.
Key Numbers - Will Padres Make It 20 Wins In 24 Games?
- San Diego Padres have won 19 of their last 23 games
- San Diego Padres have won 13 of their last 15 home games
- Chicago Cubs have lost 12 of their last 21 games
- The Over cashed in 6 of the 7 regular season meetings
Head To Head
- Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 294-245
- San Diego Padres won 8-0 when the two teams last met on September 29
Chicago Cubs Form - Cubs Trail After Game 1
Chicago secured their spot in the playoffs by finishing second in the NL Central with an 89-73 record, but they came into the postseason in mixed form with nine wins and seven defeats in their final 16 regular season games.
The Cubs are now facing a quick exit from the playoffs, having lost 8-0 to San Diego in the series opener.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | at San Diego Padres | L | 0-8 |
San Diego Padres Form - Padres Hold 1-0 Series Lead
San Diego earned their place in the playoffs by compiling a 91-71 regular season record to finish second in the NL West, and they entered the postseason in outstanding form with 18 wins in 21 games.
The Padres' red-hot run continued in the series opener, as they shut out Chicago in an 8-0 victory.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | vs Chicago Cubs | W | 8-0 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | Chicago Cubs | 9-12 | 4.51 | 184 | 177.2 |
| Nick Pivetta | San Diego Padres | 3-2 | 2.85 | 42 | 34.2 |