The Cubs will hand the ball to left-hander Matthew Boyd for Game 1, matching him against Padres right-hander Michael King in the opening pitching showdown.
Quick facts
- Matthew Boyd is set to start Game 1 for the Cubs.
- Michael King will take the mound for the Padres.
- Alex Bregman’s defensive availability has not been settled.
Boyd gets the first assignment for Chicago as the club looks to establish the series on the mound. King will counter for San Diego from the right side.
There is still a question on the other side of the Cubs’ lineup card. Bregman’s status in the field remains unresolved, leaving his potential defensive role unclear heading into Game 1.
