Chicago CubsvsNew York Mets
CHC 9/NYM 6
Things to say
The Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 at Citi Field.
01
opener
Cubs took it 9-6 at Citi. Mets hung around but Chicago's bats just kept coming. Felt over by the seventh.
02
key player
Top of the Cubs order was relentless all night, kept turning the lineup over. That's the difference when the heart of the order is locked in like that.
03
hot take
Honestly the Mets manager went to the pen way too early. Your starter's got more in him, you let that thing get away.
04
deep cut
Cubs are over .500 at 41-37 now, Mets sitting ten under at 34-44. That gap's starting to tell you something.
05
exit
Anyway, getaway day tomorrow, see if the Mets can salvage one before they leave town.
The recap
The Cubs walked into Citi Field and put up nine on the Mets, taking it 9-6 in a slugfest that never really felt safe for the home side. New York's bullpen couldn't slam the door, and once Chicago's bats got rolling the lead just kept stretching out.
The Mets clawed back to six but it was a hole they dug too deep, dropping them to 34-44 while the Cubs keep climbing at 41-37. When you're scoring nine on the road, you'll take that flight home happy.