Matthew Boyd Starts NL Wild Card Game 1 for Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd starts Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Boyd posted a 10-5 record with a 3.91 ERA across 22 regular season starts. Despite struggling early in Game 1 by surrendering first-inning home runs to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, Boyd brings a strong 2.86 road ERA into the postseason as the Cubs attempt to overcome the deficit at Petco Park.