The Chicago Cubs were hoping for a quality start from left-hander Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the NLDS versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Article Continues BelowCubs' decision to start Matthew Boyd on short rest was a disasterThe decision to start Boyd on short rest will be under scrutiny, especially if the Cubs fail to win the series. Yet, Boyd's history against the Brewers should have already been reason for manager Craig Counsell to question his decision to start Boyd. In five career starts versus the Brewers, Boyd has a 9.00 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 23 innings. While his 2025 starts against the division rival have seen a rise in quality, including a 1-1 record, Boyd failed to tally a quality start in each of his two outings.