October 31, 2024
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Rain pushes Game 2 of Cubs-Marlins series back to Friday

By Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, center, makes the call to the bullpen after pulling relief pitcher Ryan Tepera in the eighth inning of Game 1 Wednesday. (AP photo)

CHICAGO — Game 2 of the National League wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins was postponed because of a forecast for rain on Thursday.

Miami leads 1-0 after winning the opener 5-1, and the teams will meet Friday.

If a Game 3 is needed, it would be played Saturday.

Yu Darvish was scheduled to start Game 2 for Chicago, and rookie Sixto Sánchez for the Marlins.