Chicago Cubs tops New York Mets 4-2
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs defeated New York Mets 4-2.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 6th. Chicago Cubs pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Mark Vientos led New York Mets's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. New York Mets reliever Craig Kimbrel threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Carson Kelly led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-1, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and recorded the save.
Pitching Report
New York Mets starter Freddy Peralta: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (93 pitches). Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 1 ER, 0 K (ERA 3.86).
Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 3 BB (100 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.67 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
New York Mets: 7 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.250). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Francisco Lindor (2-for-4), Luis Robert Jr. (2-for-4).
Chicago Cubs: 4 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.154). Includes 2 HR.