Matthew Boyd’s signature pickoff move turned into a costly balk call, costing the Cubs a run and sparking a fiery ejection of manager Craig Counsell. Boyd, who hadn’t been called for a balk in seven years and picked off eleven runners last season, said the umpire misread his routine motion. The balk allowed a runner to advance and score on a bloop single, compounding a loss that also included a three-run homer. Boyd’s recent struggles since returning from injury—more hits and homers than usual—add to the pressure as his trademark play backfires in a pivotal moment.
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