Summary
The Chicago Cubs faced a setback in the first game of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Cubs manager Craig Counsell's choice to start pitcher Matthew Boyd, who had recently struggled and pitched with limited rest, resulted in a poor performance and an early deficit in the series.
Key Facts
- Cubs manager Craig Counsell chose Matthew Boyd to start Game 1.
- Boyd pitched on just three days' rest.
- In the game, Boyd allowed four hits and six runs, but only two were earned.
- Boyd struggled with the Milwaukee Brewers earlier in the regular season.
- His outing lasted only two-thirds of the first inning.
- Boyd threw 58 pitches in a game against the San Diego Padres earlier that week.
- Boyd's ERA (earned run average) was 5.31 in September, his highest of the season.
- The Cubs have a day off before the next game in the series.
