Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berth
Boyd allowed two runs in five innings as Chicago, with 214 homers, moved closer to a second straight playoff berth.
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday at Great American Ball Park, with pitcher Matthew Boyd ending a six-start winless streak to move closer to a second straight playoff berth.
- Cincinnati fell to 11 games under.500 with the loss, though Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo delivered a strong outing, allowing three runs over seven innings despite the club's post-elimination struggles.
- Michael Busch broke the tie with a solo home run in the sixth inning, reaching 20 homers for the third time in four seasons, while Dansby Swanson added a ninth-inning drive after returning from the injured list.
- Chicago leads the major leagues with 214 home runs and remains tied with Philadelphia and San Diego for the three National League wild-card spots entering the series finale.
- The series concludes Sunday at Great American Ball Park, where Chicago LHP David Peterson faces Cincinnati Reds LHP Rhett Lowder in a matchup that could clinch the Cubs' postseason berth.
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Independent EspañolCINCINNATI (AP) — Matthew Boyd put an end to a six-open streak without victory, Dansby Swanson connected his first home run since he left the injured list and the Chicago Puppies approached their home on Saturday.
Matthew Boyd snaps 6-start winless streak to help Chicago Cubs close in on playoff berth with 5-2 victory
Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to a playoff berth with a 5-2 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
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Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson hit solo home runs to lift the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.The win allowed the Cubs (86-69) to pull a full game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card playof...
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Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berth
CINCINNATI (AP) — Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, Dansby Swanson hit his first home run since coming off the injured list and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to their second straight playoff berth by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday.
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