Chicago Cubs get blown out, held to 3 hits in 8-0 loss to San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the wild-card series
SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs must quickly move past an all-around bad showing to extend their season. Their postseason turned into a nightmare almost immediately in the Cubs’ 8-0 loss in which they were held to three hits during Game 1 of the wild-card series Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Matthew Boyd typically doesn’t go to his changeup to open a game. The veteran ...
San Diego Padres defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in Game 1 of the wild-card series, holding the Cubs to just three hits. Rookie left-hander Matthew Boyd opened the game by throwing his changeup as his second-most-used pitch, but it proved ineffective against Padres' batters. Fernando Tatís Jr. and Manny Machado both crushed first-pitch changeups, with Tatís hitting a 405-foot home run for a 2-0 lead.
Boyd allowed six home runs off his changeup in the regular season, including four to the Padres in Game 1. Despite some chances, including a runner in scoring position in the second and third innings, the Cubs could not capitalize. Defensively, the Cubs struggled, with Carson Kelly's passed ball leading to a three-run fifth inning. Both teams aim to extend their seasons with a crucial Game 2 on Wednesday.
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