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Matthew Boyd Sharp for 11th Win, Cubs Blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0.
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 23 – Boyd improved to 11-3 with a 23-inning scoreless streak, helping the Cubs solidify their playoff chances amid rotation injuries and trade deadline talks.
- Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings, leading to a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, ending their losing streak.
- Last week in Atlanta, Matthew Boyd’s All-Star Game locker sat between Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, and he missed the exhibition, prompting his first second-half start on Tuesday.
- Boyd allowed just four hits, struck out six and walked one in his fifth straight win, while the Cubs secured a 6-0 victory.
- Taking advantage of two Royals errors in the second inning, Chicago's win secures their playoff positioning and increases Royals' struggles.
- On Wednesday, Royals RHP Seth Lugo will take the mound, while a healthy Boyd remains key to the Cubs' playoff prospects.
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Royals no match for Cubs’ Matthew Boyd as Rich Hill becomes oldest ever to play for KC - The Examiner
By Meghan Montemurro Chicago Tribune and staff and wire reports CHICAGO — As much as the Chicago Cubs are focused on themselves and continuing to try to win series,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Royals no match for Cubs’ Matthew Boyd as Rich Hill becomes oldest ever to play for KC appeared first on The Examiner.
CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill's return to the majors with a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago snapped a two-game losing streak. Shaw, Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly all drove in runs. Boyd (11-3) allowed four hits, struck out six and walked on…
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