Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Chicago. AP Photo/Melissa Tamez See more of our coverage in your search results.
Add The New York Post on Google As good as the Cubs have been, they are a losing streak away from missing the postseason.
The Cubs’ Matthew Boyd has lost two in a row, and boy, oh Boyd, he hasn’t looked good doing it.
He’s given up seven runs in those 12 ¹/₃ innings.
The Reds’ Nick Lodolo’s numbers mirror Boyd’s.
Lodolo also has lost two straight, giving up seven runs over those 11 ²/₃ innings.
These two peas come from the same pod, but Lodolo hasn’t won since July 5.
Play $50 on Boyd and the Cubs (-140, BetMGM).
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) throws a pitch in the fourth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect This one was over faster than Cardinals fans could say “How many games left?”
The Nats scored three runs in the opening frame and went on to bash the Birds 9-1.
The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there’s more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.
