Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter against Padres in Wild Card Series

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Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter against Padres in Wild Card Series
Summary

The Chicago Cubs will face the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Petco Park, starting at 9:00 p.m. CDT. Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed that left-hander Matthew Boyd will take the mound for Chicago. Boyd recorded a 10-5 record with a 3.91 ERA during the regular season. The Padres will counter with right-hander Michael King, who posted a 12-10 record with a 3.21 ERA this season. This matchup marks the beginning of a best-of-three series for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.

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  • •Cubs and Padres face off in NL Wild Card Series at Petco Park.
  • •Matthew Boyd to start for the Cubs in Game 1.
  • •Michael King will be the starting pitcher for the Padres.
  • •Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. CDT.
  • •Cubs aim for advancement after a successful regular season.
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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced the Game 1 starting pitcher for the NL Wild Card Series vs. the Padres. The post Chicago Cubs Announce NLWC Series Game 1 Starting Pitcher vs. Padres appeared first on HEAVY.

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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced the Game 1 starting pitcher for the NL Wild Card Series vs. the Padres. The post Chicago Cubs Announce Wild Card Game 1 Starting Pitcher vs. Padres appeared first on HEAVY.

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