Dodgers-Cubs NLCS Game 2: How to watch, live stream info, expert predictions

The best-of-seven series rolls on after the Cubs took Game 1 in Wrigley on Saturday

By R.J. Anderson

Oct 15, 2016 at 11:57 pm ET • 2 min read

Game 2 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will take place on Sunday night. The Cubs won Game 1 by a 8-4 score, gifting them a 1-0 lead in the series. As such, this is a pivotal game if the Dodgers intend to make this a competitive series. Let's tackle how to watch Game 2.

The key details

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Streaming: FSGO, MLB.tv

On to the probables.

Kyle Hendricks gets the ball for the Cubs in Game 2. USATSI

Kyle Hendricks (16-8, 2.13) versus the Dodgers

From competing for a spot at the back-of-the-rotation to earning Cy Young consideration, Hendricks has had a wild season. He'll hope that his second start this postseason is less eventful than his first -- he departed Game 2 of the NLDS after being struck by a batted ball.

The comparisons to Greg Maddux are inevitable because Hendricks is a physically unimposing right-hander who pitches in the upper-80s with his fastball and leans on his quality changeup. He'll also mix in a curveball, usually as a get-me-over to begin plate appearances versus lefties.

Hendricks made one start against the Dodgers, back in early June. He tossed eight innings, allowing three hits and two runs. He did strike out six batters in a winning effort. The Cubs wouldn't mind the same result.

Guess who'll be on the mound again? USATSI

Clayton Kershaw (12-4, 1.69) versus the Cubs

Just two-plus days after his Game 5 relief appearance, Kershaw will take the mound for a start. It's like he's trying to making up for missed time or something.

Anyway, if you don't know Kershaw by now you then haven't been paying attention. His delivery still includes that pause at the top of his leg lift, and his arsenal remains filthy. Kershaw combines that high-grade fastball from the left side with a nasty slider and one of the prettiest curveballs in baseball. And oh, by the way? He didn't walk more than two batters in any of his 21 regular-season starts. Good luck, y'all.

Kershaw did not face the Cubs during the regular season. The Cubs who have faced Kershaw the most are Dexter Fowler (a .958 OPS in 48 plate appearances) and Miguel Montero (.469 in 32 plate appearances). Nobody else on the Cubs roster has faced Kershaw more than 20 times.