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Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2
- On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Wrigley Field with contributions from Dansby Swanson and Matthew Boyd.
- The Cubs encountered difficulties with their pitching rotation after injuries sidelined key starting pitchers, leading to an increased dependence on Boyd.
- Boyd delivered six impressive innings, giving up just one hit and one run, marking his sixth consecutive strong pitching performance at Wrigley Field this year and reinforcing his vital contribution to the team.
- Swanson hit a solo home run off Ryan Borucki in the sixth inning, his 13th of the season, which gave Chicago the winning run.
- The win brought the Cubs to a 6-6 record over their recent 13 games and helped them preserve their position at the top of the NL Central division.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Matthew Boyd has been a key performer in his 1st season with the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are on top of the NL Central with a depleted rotation. The quiet consistency of Matthew Boyd is a major reason for their success. Boyd has pitched at least six innings and allowed three earned runs or…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson connected a home run, Matthew Boyd launched six solid innings and Chicago Puppies beat Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday 2-1. Swanson hooked up against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two outs in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo beat to the ranks in the center-left. It was his 13th home run of the season. Andrew McCutchen went deep for Pittsburgh, who took the last place and had won six …
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clayton NewsDansby Swanson's homer lifts Cubs over Pirates
Matthew Boyd threw six quality innings, and Dansby Swanson hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.
Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2
CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday. Swanson connected against Ryan Borucki (1-3) with two out in the sixth inning, giving Chicago a 2-1 lead with a solo drive into the bleachers in left-center. It was his 13th homer of the season. Swanson struck out swinging against Mike Burrows in his first two at-bats of the afternoon. But Burrows depart…
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