The Chicago Cubs’ recent postseason decision has sparked outrage from fans across the city. The clubhouse’s repeated decision to entrust the ball to veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd has fueled frustration, with many believing manager Craig Counsell threw all warning signs in the wind. After Boyd’s terrible Game 1 start opposite Milwaukee, fans see this as a precarious move rather than a confident step toward survival.

The decision is rooted in deep context. Boyd lasted just two-thirds of an inning in Game 1, surrendering six runs as the Brewers rolled to a 9-3 victory. That outing came on short rest, only three days after he started Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against San Diego. His struggles did not come out of nowhere either. Boyd had a 5.51 ERA over his final eight regular-seaso

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