Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd makes a rehab start
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Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs plundered the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 11-10 in ten innings. Matthew Boyd started this game on a rehab assignment. He got into trouble in the second inning when he gave up three runs, but was strong otherwise.
The final line on Boyd was three runs on four hits over 3. 2 innings. Boyd struck out six and walked just one, which is the most positive number.
He threw 64 pitches and 46 were for strikes. Will Sanders did not pitch as well, but ended up getting the win despite blowing an 8-3 lead. Sanders pitched four innings and allowed five runs on eight hits.
He struck out five and walked three. One of those three walks was intentional. Iowa scored three runs in the top of the tenth and Ryan Jensen got the save because he only gave up two runs in the bottom of the inning.
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