"Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd-the same Matthew Boyd the Brewers chased out of the first inning in Game 1-flummoxed Milwaukee's generally pesky lineup Thursday, holding Brewers batters to two hits and three walks in four-plus innings of work, on just 67 pitches. Milwaukee advanced runners into scoring position just twice against Boyd, and then not at all against Chicago's bullpen. Cubs relievers recorded 13 outs on just 50 pitches, with one hit and one walk scattered in there."
"The Cubs have scored at least one run in each first inning, and Game 4 was the first time in the series that the Brewers did not score at least one of their own. That spelled doom: Through four games, the team that led on the scoreboard after the first inning, or took the first lead after a first-inning tie, won the game."
Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd dominated Milwaukee, allowing two hits and three walks in four-plus innings while throwing just 67 pitches. Milwaukee advanced runners into scoring position only twice against Boyd and failed to score thereafter against Chicago's bullpen, which recorded 13 outs on 50 pitches. The Cubs produced first-inning runs in every game so far, while the Brewers failed to score in Game 4 and fell 6-0. Through four games, the team that led after the first inning or gained the first lead after a tie won each contest. Persistent early deficits, Boyd's precision, and an energized home crowd combined to sap Milwaukee's offense and momentum.
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