WATCH: Postgame reaction after loss with Craig Counsell, Matthew Boyd |
Tony Crumpton
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- 17 hours ago
Hear from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, and starting pitcher Matthew Boyd after a 6-2 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Watch the postgame interviews below:
Video summary/cliff notes:
(00:01) Manager Craig Counsell praised Matthew Boyd’s season-high eight strikeouts, highlighting his strong six-inning, two-run performance as giving the Cubs a solid chance to win.
(00:18) Boyd’s effectiveness came despite tough matchups, including falling behind in the count to a strong hitter but still competing well overall.
(00:45) Counsell addressed offensive struggles, noting Ian Happ will return to the leadoff spot, and while Nico Hoerner had a quality at-bat, the team only had three hits—not enough offense to win.
(01:33) Boyd credited catcher Carson’s game-calling, strong defensive play, and pitch mix—including fastballs and breaking balls—for navigating a tough lineup.
(02:07) Boyd emphasized the importance of starters going deep into games, especially after the bullpen’s heavy workload recently, praising their performance.
(02:36) Against a disciplined lineup, Boyd focused on attacking the strike zone, changing speeds, and pitching smartly within the zone to avoid giving up easy hits.
(02:56) Boyd again highlighted Carson’s pitch sequencing and in-game adjustments as key to the team's pitching success.
(03:17) Counsell noted this was the first time the Cubs lost back-to-back series this season, attributing it to baseball’s natural ups and downs across a long season.
(03:43) Despite the losses, Counsell remains optimistic, emphasizing that the team has played good baseball overall and is eager to bounce back at home in front of Cubs fans.
