Matthew Boyd’s Dominating Performance Silences Angels: Cubs Rise in Stunning Showdown

About the weather: It was as bad as you heard during the broadcast. The wind was strong and the temp at 39 didn’t really rise much, if at all, throughout the game. I am going to have more to say about this weather and scheduling tomorrow, presuming I thaw out by then. Per baseball-reference.com, for games on which they have reported game-time temperatures, this was just the 10th game ever at Wrigley Field with a game-time temperature of 39 or lower and a wind speed of 21 miles per hour or higher.

In the meantime, the Cubs won the series. A 3-3 homestand isn’t what we wanted, but as was pointed out to me before the game, this win means the Cubs are one win ahead of where they were after six games last year. Yes, the opponents last year were better teams but… this start to the season should be nothing to worry about, especially after seeing Boyd’s outing today (and Jameson Taillon’s Tuesday, and Edward Cabrera’s on Monday). This team will be just fine.

The Cubs will enjoy their off day Thursday and then head to Cleveland to begin a three-game series against the Guardians Friday. The Friday game is Cleveland’s home opener. Cade Horton will start for the Cubs. At this writing the Guardians do not have a starter listed, though if they stay on rotation it should be left-hander Joey Cantillo. Game time Friday is 3:10 p.m. CT and TV coverage will be via Marquee Sports Network.