Cubs' Matthew Boyd Set to Face Mariners After Tough Outing

Matthew Boyd, a veteran left-hander for the Chicago Cubs, is set to pitch against the Seattle Mariners in his home state on Friday night, marking the start of a three-game interleague series.

Boyd's last appearance was marked by a tough outing at Wrigley Field, where he surrendered three home runs to rookie Joshua Baez, setting a record for a player in their major league debut. This loss was Boyd's first since his season opener, leaving him with an 8-2 record and a 4.02 ERA.

Born in Mercer Island, Washington, Boyd has a history with the Mariners, having made ten relief appearances for them in 2022. The Cubs are currently five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central and hold a solid position in the wild-card standings. Meanwhile, the Mariners are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to the Brewers.