Matthew Boyd delivers scoreless outing in NLDS Game 4 as Cubs face elimination

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd needed a resurgent performance in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.

After only going two-thirds of an inning in NLDS Game 1 on Saturday, allowing six runs (two earned) on four hits, Boyd needed to give his team some length on Thursday.

Boyd answered the call, throwing 4 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out six and walking three on Thursday.

Boyd became the fifth Cub to have a scoreless start when facing elimination, joining Jameson Taillon (2025), Jake Arrieta (2015), Lon Warneke (1935) and Hippo Vaughn (1918), according to MLB.com.

Boyd’s start was exactly what the Cubs needed in a win-or-go-home game at Wrigley Field.

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