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Cubs Right-Hander Matthew Boyd Blanks Orioles over 6 Innings in 5-2 Victory
Boyd allowed 3 hits and struck out 7 in his third start back from a knee injury as Chicago improved to 11 wins in 14 games.
On Tuesday, Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd threw six shutout innings to lead his team to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore.
A 56-minute rain delay preceded the game, yet the Cubs maintained momentum with their 11th victory in 14 games to strengthen their wild card position.
Alex Bregman drove in two runs and Miguel Amaya scored three times for the Cubs, while Baltimore starter Shane Baz took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits.
Adley Rutschman delivered a two-run single in the seventh to narrow the deficit, but Cubs relievers Tyler Ferguson and Trent Thornton secured the final innings to preserve the win.
Right-Hander Colin Rea starts for the Cubs on Wednesday night against Baltimore righty Dean Kremer as the teams continue their series.