Summary
The San Diego Padres have chosen Nick Pivetta to start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. This will be Pivetta's first playoff start since 2021 when he played for the Boston Red Sox. Pivetta has been the Padres' top pitcher this season.
Key Facts
- Nick Pivetta will start Game 1 for the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series.
- The game will take place against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- This is Pivetta's first playoff start since 2021 with the Boston Red Sox.
- Pivetta has a 2.87 ERA this season with 190 strikeouts in 31 starts.
- He has achieved career highs in strikeouts and innings pitched this season.
- Pivetta played twice against the Cubs this season, facing difficulties in a game at Wrigley Field.
- In his Wrigley Field matchup, Pivetta allowed six hits and three runs in three innings.
