Summary
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd will start the first game of the playoff series against the San Diego Padres. Boyd has had a notable comeback, including a strong performance last season, and is emotional about this opportunity.
Key Facts
- Matthew Boyd will start Game 1 of the playoff series for the Chicago Cubs.
- The Cubs face the San Diego Padres in a best-of-three wild-card series.
- Boyd signed a two-year deal with the Cubs after a strong performance for the Cleveland Guardians last season.
- Last season, Boyd had a 0.77 ERA in the postseason for the Guardians.
- In 2023, Boyd achieved a 3.21 ERA in 179 2/3 innings with the Cubs.
- This marks Boyd’s first season with at least 30 starts since 2019.
- Boyd expressed emotional gratitude for the chance to start in a playoff game.
