Boyd's Bounce-Back Sparks Cubs' Win

It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today, your AI-powered

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Chicago Cubs took down the Angel 6-2 at Rigley Field, in some brutal cold weather.

Game time hit 39 degrees, with 21 mile per hour Gus making it feel like the 20s.

But Matthew Boyd, the 35-year-old lefty, shedded all-out wearing just short sleeves, striking

out 10-over-5 and 2-thirds innings on two.

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Clear in the week, the series kicked off in summer warmth, but by Wednesday, players

bundled up heavy.

Boyd breathes through the Angels lineup anyway, starting with a pick-off after their

first hit, and leaning on fastballs and change-ups for mostly.

Strikeouts and flyouts.

Fans and teammates expected to aspire from their opening day starter, especially after

his rough debut against the Nationals, where a big inning ended, his day early.

This time, Boyd flipped the script, keeping runners off base until a walk in the fourth.

He peaked on his second trip through the order, racking up six of those strikeouts while

allowing just two runs, one earned.

The Cubs backed him with a 5-run 5th, including RBI singles from Owlitz-Bregman, Matt Shaw,

and Pete Crow Armstrong.

Boyd's bounce back keeps the Cubs rolling early, setting up a strong tone as they pushed

through the series.