Cubs' Wednesday matchup with Miami brings Ryan Gusto and Kevin Gausman to Wrigley

The Cubs' second game against the Miami Marlins is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Central Wednesday at Wrigley Field, with the official pitching board listing Miami right-hander Ryan Gusto against Chicago right-hander Kevin Gausman.

Gusto is listed at 1-5 with a 4.14 ERA and 69 strikeouts. Gausman is listed at 9-12 with a 4.55 ERA and 177 strikeouts. The matchup gives Chicago a defined game-two plan after the Cubs opened the homestand against Miami Tuesday.

Entering Wednesday, the Cubs were 87-70 and second in the National League Central. Their playoff berth was still pending before that night's game: Chicago could clinch with a win over Miami or an Arizona loss.

The Wednesday game is the middle date of the three-game Wrigley set and comes before Thursday's 1:20 p.m. Central finale. An independent series preview also lists Gausman for Chicago and Gusto for Miami, matching the current official matchup board.

The Cubs' official X account and YouTube channel were checked for a dated Wednesday matchup preview or pitcher feature. No timely native item that could be verified for this specific game was found, so this update stays with the official pitching, schedule and standings information.