Game 2 lineups: Giants vs. Cubs on MLB Network

CHICAGO — The Giants and Cubs have announced their starting lineups for Game 2 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday on MLB Network.

The Giants returned two regulars to their Game 2 lineup, slotting center fielder Denard Span back into the leadoff spot and second baseman Joe Panik into the eight hole against Cubs right-hander — and Major League ERA champ – Kyle Hendricks.

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 7   CHC 1, SF 0 Gm 2 Oct. 8 SF @ CHC MLBN Gm 3 Oct. 10 9:30 p.m. CHC @ SF FS1 *Gm 4 Oct. 11 8 or 8:30 p.m. CHC @ SF FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 13 8 or 8:30 p.m. SF @ CHC FS1 *- If necessary | All times listed ET • Division Series start time scenarios • Giants vs. Cubs NLDS coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Giants

Span and Panik spent Game 1 on the bench as manager Bruce Bochy played the platoon matchups with center fielder Gorkys Hernandez and second baseman Kelby Tomlinson against lefty Jon Lester.

The Giants have not seen much of Hendricks, who baffled opponents all year even without a high-octane fastball; no San Francisco hitter has more than nine plate appearances against the right-hander. Brandon Belt has been …

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