Chicago Cubs routs New York Mets 10-5
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs topped New York Mets 10-5. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Chicago Cubs's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 2nd. New York Mets pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
A full-blown slugfest: 15 combined runs and 19 hits on the day.
Key Players
Dansby Swanson led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 3-for-5, 4 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Hoby Milner threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
A.J. Ewing led New York Mets's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. New York Mets reliever Huascar Brazobán threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (69 pitches). 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 2.45).
New York Mets starter Sean Manaea: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (86 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K (ERA 3.00).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 11 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.297). 6 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Nico Hoerner (3-for-5), Pedro Ramírez (3-for-5, 2 RBI), Dansby Swanson (3-for-5, 4 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Alex Bregman (0-for-3), Michael Busch (0-for-5). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
New York Mets: 7 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.241). 6 extra-base hits (4 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Bo Bichette (2-for-4, 1 HR), A.J. Ewing (2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI).