Matthew Boyd immediately regrets challenge call vs. Padres

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Zachary Draves, ClutchPoints

Tue, April 28, 2026 at 3:18 AM UTC ·

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The Chicago Cubs began a 3-game road series with the San Diego Padres on Monday. On the mound for the Cubs was left-hander Matthew Boyd , coming a few weeks off being placed on the injured list with a bicep injury .

In the bottom of the 1st inning, Boyd faced off against Ramón Laureano on a 2-1 count. The pitch was outside, and Boyd requested a challenge call. But once the replay showed that the ball was outside, the call was quickly reversed , per Talkin’ Baseball.

Boyd is currently 1-1 with a 5.79 ERA and 22 strikeouts. Last Wednesday, Boyd made his return from the injured list against the Philadelphia Phillies . He pitched 4.2 innings and struck out five in a 7-2 victory.

The Cubs are 17-11 and are second in the National League Central Division standings. Chicago has won eight of its last 10 games, including a 10-game winning streak. Their winning streak ended last Saturday in a 12-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers .

Boyd is in his second season in Chicago. Last year, he went 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA and 154 strikeouts.

The Cubs’ pitching staff is dealing with a myriad of injuries . They currently have over 10 pitchers on the injured list. Cade Horton is out for the rest of the year due to an elbow injury . Justin Steele is also out for the remainder of the season to undergo elbow surgery .

The Cubs will play the Padres up until Wednesday. Afterward, they will be back at home for a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks , beginning on Friday.