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The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet in Game 1 of their postseason series, with Chicago naming Matthew Boyd as its first 'out-getter' to open the matchup, per MLB.com. The National League playoff clash is drawing attention as fans debate the pitching decisions and how both teams will set the tone in a short series.
- 2Boyd's rough Game 1 start unravels from the first pitch▼Boyd's Game 1 unravels from first pitch on lefty's uncharacteristic night
Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd had an uncharacteristically poor outing in Game 1, with the game slipping away from the very first pitch. Baseball writers are describing the night as a rare off-game for the veteran starter, whose struggles set the tone for his team's loss in the series opener.
- 3Fernando Tatis Jr. stars in Padres' wild-card Game 1 win over Cubs●Tatis' electric Game 1 was much more than just his historic leadoff HR https://www. mlb.com/news/fernando-tatis-jr -scor
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a standout performance in the Padres' wild-card Game 1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on Tuesday night. He jumped on the first pitch from Cubs starter Matthew Boyd for a historic leadoff home run, and his impact went beyond that swing as San Diego took the opener.
- 4Boyd to open Game 1 for Cubs against Padres▼Boyd tabbed as Cubs' first 'out-getter' for Game 1 vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs have named Matthew Boyd as their first pitcher of Game 1 of their postseason series against the San Diego Padres. MLB.com used the term 'out-getter', suggesting the veteran left-hander may be deployed for a short opening stint rather than a traditional start. The choice signals a strategic approach by Cubs manager Craig Counsell as the playoffs get underway.
- 5Cubs name Matthew Boyd Game 1 starter against Padres●Cubs tab lefty Boyd for Game 1 start vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs have chosen left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to start Game 1 of their playoff series against the San Diego Padres. The decision sets up a key pitching matchup as the Cubs open the postseason, with fans and analysts weighing whether Boyd gives Chicago the best chance in a short series.