Cubs newcomer gets emotional talking about Wrigley debut

Boyd, a veteran southpaw who signed a two year, $29 million deal with Chicago this off-season, has had a great start to his tenure as a Cubs player.  Through two starts and 11 innings, he has not been scored on, he has given up just nine hits, walked only four, and has struck out 10.

Recently, he made his debut at Wrigley field where he tossed six scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres. He looked very sharp, gave up just five hits, and walked one batter. Chicago’s offense also put up seven runs and ultimately gave Boyd his first career win as a member of the Cubs.

Matthew Boyd got emotional talking about his Wrigley debut

At 34 years old, Boyd had only pitched in Wrigley Field one time prior to his home debut on Saturday, April 5. His lone appearance beforehand came in 2015, where he recorded two outs in relief. For Boyd, this game meant a lot for his family and he got emotional talking about it post game.

In a press conference after the game, Boyd talked about how his grandfather grew up in the area and was a die hard Cubs fan. He lived to see them win the World Series in 2016, but passed away in 2019. With this on his mind, Boyd got chocked up and it was clear that pitching in a Cubs uniform at Wrigley Field was a special moment for him.