Cubs vs. Padres live updates, news, starting pitchers: Kevin Gausman, Nick Pivetta take the mound for Game 2

Padres starter Michael King flirted with a no-hitter to open the series, finally allowing his first and only hit of the game in the top of the seventh inning on a single from Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner . Outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. shined on offense with a three-run effort, including a home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning.

That leaves the Cubs in need of a win Wednesday to keep their season alive. They'll send out RHP Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.51 ERA) for his first postseason start with the club following a midseason trade from the Toronto Blue Jays . The Padres will start RHP Nick Pivetta (3-2, 2.86 ERA) on the mound.

Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the San Diego Padres host the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NL wild-card round.