The Chicago Cubs gambled in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers ( GameTracker ) by starting left-hander Matthew Boyd on short rest. Unfortunately for all the non-Brewers parties involved, that decision did not pay off. Instead, Boyd's day culminated with manager Craig Counsell turning to his bullpen in the first inning.

The Cubs took an early 1-0 lead on a Michael Busch leadoff home run. From there, the momentum turned in Milwaukee's direction, with three consecutive Brewers doubles (by Jackson Chourio , Brice Turang , and William Contreras ) building a 2-1 lead. The Brewers continued to tack on runs. Sal Frelick hit a ball that resulted in an error by second baseman Nico Hoerner and scored a run, and the Brewers would add anothe

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