Matthew Boyd immediately regrets challenge call vs. Padres

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Matthew Boyd immediately regrets challenge call vs. Padres

Originally posted on MLB on ClutchPoints
By Zachary Draves, ClutchPoints | Last updated Apr 27, 2026 11:18 PM ET

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.

Matthew Boyd regretted this challenge call immediately pic.twitter.com/SpxCvLR46s

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 28, 2026

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.

This article first appeared on MLB on ClutchPoints and was syndicated with permission.

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