MILWAUKEE -- The Chicago Cubs took a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of their NLDS showdown on Saturday only to leave the inning about 20 minutes later down 6-1.

Most of the damage came against Cubs starter Matthew Boyd , who didn't look sharp while pitching on three days' rest, lasting just eight batters.

"It's unfortunate it was such a big inning, but that was the difference in the game today," Boyd said after the Brewers' 9-3 victory.

Boyd, 34, left after an 11 pitch at-bat by Brewers center fielder Blake Perkins , who singled home Milwaukee's fourth run of the game.

At that point, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had seen enough, pulling Boyd after 30 pitches, four hits and a walk. Boyd was eventually charged with six runs, bu

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