Chicago Cubs Announce Wild Card Game 1 Starting Pitcher vs. Padres

Matthew Boyd named Chicago Cubs’ Game 1 starter to set up wild-card rematch against the San Diego Padres

Matthew Boyd, who got the Game 1 start in last year's wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, will again get the ball when the Chicago Cubs open their rematch Tuesday, this time at Petco Park.

Chicago Cubs Announce Wild Card Game 1 Starting Pitcher vs. Padres

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced the Game 1 starting pitcher for the NL Wild Card Series vs. the Padres.

Padres, Cubs Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild-Card Game 1 on Tuesday

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs announced their starting pitchers for Game 1 of the wild-card series.

Matthew Boyd gets the ball for Game 1 of Cubs vs. Padres series

CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 19: Matthew Boyd #16 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 19, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)

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