{"id":486198,"date":"2025-10-10T00:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T04:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/boyd-and-the-cubs-redeem-themselves-and-force-a-decisive-game-5-against-the-brewers\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T00:28:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T04:28:31","slug":"boyd-and-the-cubs-redeem-themselves-and-force-a-decisive-game-5-against-the-brewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/baseball\/boyd-and-the-cubs-redeem-themselves-and-force-a-decisive-game-5-against-the-brewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyd and the Cubs redeem themselves and force a decisive Game 5 against the Brewers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHICAGO. \u2013<\/strong> On a night of redemption and under the gaze of a lit-up Wrigley Field, the left-hander <strong>Matthew Boyd<\/strong> led the <strong>Chicago Cubs<\/strong> to a <strong>6-0<\/strong> victory over the <strong>Milwaukee Brewers<\/strong>, tying the National League Division Series (NLDS) at two wins apiece and forcing a <strong>decisive Game 5<\/strong> this Saturday in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be interested in<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/deportes\/beisbol\/dodgers-eliminan-a-filis-y-avanzan-a-su-cuarta-serie-de-campeonato-de-la-liga-nacional-en-la-decada\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">:Dodgers eliminate Phillies and advance to their fourth National League Championship Series in the decade<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a complicated outing in Game 1, Boyd took advantage of his second chance in the series and responded with composure. He pitched until the fifth inning and set the game on track for the bullpen to complete the shutout, perfectly fulfilling the plan of manager <strong>Craig Counsell<\/strong>, who needed a solid outing to manage his relief corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Michael Busch is MASHING baseballs!<br><br>He bangs his third homer of the series \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rhy87qExW8\">pic.twitter.com\/rhy87qExW8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MLB (@MLB) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MLB\/status\/1976498065574912339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explosive start for the Cubs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\nThe Cubs&#8217; offensive power was quick to make itself felt. <strong>Ian Happ<\/strong> hit a <strong>three-run home run<\/strong> against the Brewers&#8217; ace, <strong>Freddy Peralta<\/strong>, in the first inning, setting the tone for the game and unleashing the euphoria of the home crowd.\n\nChicago extended its lead with timely hits and impeccable defense, ensuring the series returns to Milwaukee with the momentum on their side.\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Night of Redemption for Boyd<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\nFor Boyd, this victory meant much more than just forcing a Game 5. After a complicated debut in the series, the veteran lefty found his best form and showed leadership from the mound.\n\n\u201c<strong>I just wanted to give my team a chance to win<\/strong>,\u201d Boyd expressed after the match. \u201cI knew my teammates were ready to respond, and seeing how everyone contributed makes this victory even more special.\u201d\n\nThe <strong>Wrigley Field<\/strong> crowd acknowledged his effort with a standing ovation as he left the game, a moment that symbolized his redemption and his role as one of the emotional pillars of the team.\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The challenge: win Game 5<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\nWith the series tied, both teams are preparing for a decisive clash this <strong>Saturday at 8:00 p.m. ET \/ 7:00 p.m. CT<\/strong> (on <em>TBS, truTV, and HBO Max<\/em>).<br>Historically, of the 35 teams that have lost the first two games of a Divisional Series as visitors, only <strong>five<\/strong> managed to force a Game 5, and barely <strong>three<\/strong> completed the comeback.\n\nThe Cubs have already done it once: in <strong>2016<\/strong>, when they won three elimination games in a row on their way to the historic World Series title against Cleveland. Now, they will seek to repeat the feat.\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\nWith a revitalized clubhouse and a pitching staff in good shape, the Cubs are confident in their moment. &#8220;<strong>This group doesn&#8217;t give up. We&#8217;ve been here before and we know what it takes<\/strong>,&#8221; Counsell said after the game.\n\nThe winner on Saturday will advance to the <strong>National League Championship Series<\/strong>, where the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers<\/strong> are already waiting, having qualified after eliminating the Phillies.\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want me to also prepare a <strong>social media version (Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok)<\/strong> with a more emotional tone and trending hashtags (#Cubs, #MLBPostseason, etc.)? 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