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WASHINGTON – When Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd jogged to the mound in the eighth inning, it was the first time he’d done so in a start since 2021.
It represented a new accomplishment in an already impressive season after returning from 2023 Tommy John surgery in August of last year.
As the Cubs offense – which was averaging more runs per game than any other team in the majors and has made comeback rallies a specialty – fell silent, Boyd’s effort was wasted in a 2-0 loss Wednesday to the Nationals.
“I’m grateful to the Cubs for giving me this opportunity here,” Boyd said.