Matthew Boyd SP CHC Thu 6/7/18 10:47 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd (4-4) recorded the win Thursday against the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs on four hits and four walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
The Tigers staked Boyd to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning, and the lefty made it stand up with a solid performance against a strong lineup on the road. Perhaps the only negative was the four walks, which matched a season high, but Boyd was able to avoid any real damage. He'll carry a 3.20 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday against the Twins.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Sat 6/2/18 11:37 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd allowed four runs on six hits and two walks across seven innings in a no-decision against the Blue Jays on Saturday. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd pitched reasonably well Saturday, but a pair of two-run innings spoiled his bid for a quality start and left him with a no-decision. After not allowing a home run in May (six starts, 34 innings), Boyd served up a pair of solo homers -- to Yangervis Solarte and Luke Maile -- in his first start of June. He'll take a solid 3.23 ERA into his next start, which will be a tough road matchup against the Red Sox.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Mon 5/28/18 10:11 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd (3-4) tossed five innings of scoreless ball to record the win Monday against the Angels. He allowed two hits and three walks while striking out four.
EDGE Analysis
After leaving his last start on May 22 in the fifth inning with oblique spasms, this was a very positive effort for the 27-year-old lefty, who looked fully healthy and dominated a tough lineup. Perhaps the only negative was that it took Boyd 102 pitches to get through five innings, which kept him from going deeper into the game. Nonetheless, he'll carry a strong 3.00 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled for Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Sun 5/27/18 10:13 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
The Tigers are listing Boyd (oblique) as their scheduled starter for Monday's game against the Angels, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd departed in the fifth inning of his last start May 22 against the Twins with oblique spasms, but his inclusion among Detroit's probable starters for the upcoming four-game series suggests he completed a bullpen session over the weekend without incident. Though he has seen his velocity drop a few ticks from 2017, Boyd has been the most dependable member of the Detroit rotation this season, allowing no more than four earned runs in any of his nine starts this season and posting a 41:17 K:BB across 52 frames. Boyd is in store for a double dip during the Tigers' seven-game week, with his second turn falling Saturday at home against the Blue Jays.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Tue 5/22/18 10:26 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Twins with left oblique spasms, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd lasted only four innings (61 pitches) and allowed two runs on one hit with two walks and four strikeouts. The 27-year-old started the fifth inning with back-to-back walks which prompted a visit from the athletic trainer, and he subsequently left the game. The initial diagnosis of oblique spasms rather than a strain is a good sign, but Boyd's status for his next expected start -- Monday against the Angels -- is currently up in the air.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Fri 5/11/18 8:15 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mariners after Friday's game was postponed due to rain.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd will have an extra day of rest for his matchup with the Mariners, a carries a 3.00 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 36 innings.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Sun 5/6/18 5:19 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd (1-3) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing four earned runs over seven innings. He gave up six hits and a walk while striking out five.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd pitched reasonably well, as he only allowed seven baserunners in his seven innings of work, but he ran into some trouble in the third inning. After retiring the first two hitters in the frame, he gave up a single, a walk, a double and another single, and Kansas City had three runs and a 4-0 lead. Boyd will take a solid 3.00 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled for Saturday against the Mariners.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Tue 5/1/18 10:19 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd (1-2) picked up the win Tuesday against the Rays, allowing just one run over six innings. He gave up seven hits and a walk while striking out seven.
EDGE Analysis
This was a good rebound effort for Boyd, who gave up four runs across 3.2 innings in his last start. Tampa Bay ace Chris Archer gave up just two runs in his six innings of work, but Boyd was sharper in this one as he lowered his season ERA to a stellar 2.48. The 27-year-old will look to build on this strong start his next time out Sunday against the Royals, which projects to be another good matchup.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Sat 4/21/18 8:46 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd had his next start bumped from Tuesday to Wednesday against the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The only major result of the change for Boyd is an additional day of rest from last Wednesday's start. The 26-year-old has put together a fantastic start to the season with a 1.40 ERA and 0.67 WHIP and 11 strikeouts over 19.1 innings. Boyd has allowed only one run in each of his three starts and will look to continue his impressive run against the Pirates.
Matthew Boyd SP CHC Wed 4/18/18 5:54 PM
Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Boyd (0-1) had to settle for a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Orioles, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over 6.1 innings while striking out six.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander continued his impressive start to the season, as Boyd has given up exactly one run in each of his three outings, delivering a quality start each time. His 11:4 K:B in 19.1 innings indicates how much he's been relying on his defense, however, and just how fragile his 1.40 ERA actually is. Boyd will next take the mound Tuesday in Pittsburgh.