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Boyd's Rough Night Ends in Walk-Off Loss | Chicago Cubs News
Matthew Boyd’s night spiraled in Seattle after surrendering eight homers in August, including three-run shots, as he struggled with mechanics and velocity drops—especially in the fifth inning when his curveballs slowed dramatically. A balk call sparked a manager’s ejection, adding to mounting frustration. Despite standout performances from Alex Bregman (2 HR, 3 RBI), Ian Happ, and Michael Busch, the team couldn’t capitalize with runners in scoring position—going 1-for-16—and lost in the 10th. But there was light: Daniel Palencia returned to pitch a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Listen…
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