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Boyd Dominates as Cubs Sweep Rockies, Deepening Colorado’s Slump

Chicago is riding a wave of strong starts paired with timely power at the plate, underscoring Colorado’s record-setting slump.

May 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Matthew Boyd (5-2) delivered six strong innings, allowing only an unearned run on four hits with eight strikeouts, no walks.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 15th homer in the fourth provided the decisive run after Seiya Suzuki’s leadoff double.
  • Chicago has now won four straight games; it has claimed 10 of its last 12 by outscoring opponents through its majors-leading offense supported by solid pitching.
  • Colorado falls to 9-47, marking baseball’s worst modern-era start; the Rockies have now lost 18 consecutive series.
  • Rookie Orlando Arcia recorded two hits in his debut for Colorado; Tanner Gordon yielded two runs over 4⅔ innings.