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Cubs' Boyd Named First 'Out-Getter' for NL Wild Card Game 1
Cubs' Matthew Boyd set to lead playoff series against Padres with 'out-getter' role.
In brief
Cubs' Matthew Boyd set to lead playoff series against Padres with 'out-getter' role. Cubs manager Craig Counsell named Matthew Boyd as first 'out-getter' for Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series against Padres, leveraging his postseason consistency. Originally reported by Mlb.
Cubs' playoff starter
Cubs manager Craig Counsell named Matthew Boyd as first 'out-getter' for Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series against Padres.
Boyd's playoff experience
Boyd allowed one run in 4 1/3 innings last year to help Cubs win NL Wild Card Series 3-1.
Counsell's pitching plan
Counsell views other starters as 'bulk' arms covering multiple innings in best-of-three series.
Boyd's recent performance
35-year-old Boyd went 10-5 with 3.91 ERA in 22 starts, ending with 96 strikeouts against 39 walks.
Boyd's comeback
Boyd missed nearly all of May and June after in-season knee surgery to repair left meniscus.
Boyd's postseason record
Boyd has a 1.66 ERA in seven postseason games across Seattle, Cleveland and Chicago.
Padres' challenge
Padres won 17 of last 20 games to become top Wild Card contender.
Here's the gist
Cubs manager Craig Counsell named Matthew Boyd as first 'out-getter' for Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series against Padres, leveraging his postseason consistency.
