The Chicago Cubs will start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on three days' rest on Saturday.

Boyd threw 58 pitches over 4 1/3 innings on Tuesday in Chicago's wild-card opener, allowing one run in a no-decision as the Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1. He was monitored through a Friday workout before the team finalized the decision about the Saturday starter.

Manager Craig Counsell acknowledged the request is unusual, with Boyd not having pitched on short rest all season.

"We wouldn't make this decision, this would not be a decision (if he was coming off) a six-inning start or a 90-pitch start," Counsell said. "We would not be considering this. But, yeah, I think he had his head on it, probably when he got in the dugout. Y

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