Matthew Boyd’s first career All-Star selection did not result in him playing in the game, mostly because the Cubs wanted him to rest for games exactly like this one.
The well-rested Boyd, who had last pitched 10 days earlier, threw seven outstanding shutout innings and the Cubs put together a varied offense and defeated the Royals 6-0, evening up their three-game series.
No one scored in the first and then the Cubs got on the board off old friend Rich Hill (did I say old? He’s 45!) in the second. Dansby Swanson led off with a single and Ian Happ then hit a ground ball to third that was misplayed.