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Matthew Boyd Named Cubs’ Game 1 NLDS Starter on Short Rest

Facing the Brewers, the lefty follows a Wild Card opener of 4⅓ innings on 58 pitches, allowing one run. In 2025 he went 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 154 strikeouts, earning an All-Star nod. Off days in the best-of-five could let him possibly return for Game 4 on regular rest as Chicago manages innings.