Chicago Cubs edges New York Mets 2-1
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs squeaked out a narrow win over New York Mets, 2-1. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
A classic pitchers' duel: 17 combined strikeouts between the two staffs.
Key Players
MJ Melendez led New York Mets's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. New York Mets starter Tobias Myers threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Nico Hoerner led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Jacob Webb threw 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
New York Mets starter Tobias Myers: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (28 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 7.7 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (ERA 1.17).
Chicago Cubs starter Javier Assad: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 0 BB (82 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.3 IP with 6 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
New York Mets: 5 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.172). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Marcus Semien (2-for-3).
Chicago Cubs: 4 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.154).