Chicago CubsvsNew York Mets
CHC 10/NYM 3
Things to say
The Cubs beat the Mets 10-3 at Citi Field.
01
opener
Cubs just hung a ten-spot on the Mets at Citi. 10-3, never really close. Chicago's bats were locked in all afternoon.
02
key player
The heart of the Cubs order did the damage — couple of balls left the yard and the lineup just kept the line moving. Mets pitching had nothing on them.
03
hot take
Honestly the Mets are who their record says they are. Thirty-four and forty-five doesn't lie, and games like this are why.
04
deep cut
Mets skipper went to the pen way too early and it snowballed. Once the bullpen door opened, the Cubs feasted.
05
exit
Cubs are rolling at forty-two and thirty-seven. Curious if they keep it going next series — anyway, gotta run.
The recap
The Cubs came into Citi Field and turned a getaway day into batting practice, hanging 10 on the Mets to take it 10-3. The heart of the order did the damage early and never let New York breathe, and once Chicago got the lead the bullpen just cruised.
The Mets' arms got knocked around all afternoon, and the offense couldn't string anything together to make it close. Chicago's now sitting pretty at 42-37 while New York keeps sinking under .500 at 34-45.