Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Chicago Cubs overcame an early three-run deficit, powered by a pair of home runs from Dansby Swanson, to defeat the New York Mets 10-3. Chicago scored ten unanswered runs after falling behind in the fourth inning, securing the victory on the road.

The Mets initially jumped ahead in the bottom of the fourth inning. Young started the scoring with a two-run home run to left center, bringing Bichette home. Shortly after, Alvarez added a solo shot to center field, extending New York's lead to 3-0. However, the Cubs began to chip away in the very next frame. Conforto's double to left field scored Crow-Armstrong, putting Chicago on the board. Then, Busch followed with a two-run homer to right, knotting the game at three runs apiece.

The momentum decidedly shifted in the top of the sixth. Dansby Swanson delivered his first impactful blow, launching a three-run home run to center field, which scored Hoerner and Amaya and gave the Cubs a 6-3 advantage they would not relinquish. This decisive blast against Mets starter Nolan McLean, who ultimately allowed six earned runs over six innings despite striking out nine, proved to be the winning hit. McLean's outing set the stage for the Cubs' sustained offensive pressure. Chicago continued to pour it on in the eighth inning, with Swanson again at the plate, hitting a grand slam to left center that brought home Happ, Hoerner, and Amaya, effectively sealing the game with a four-run burst, their largest scoring inning.

The Cubs' resilience and Dansby Swanson's dominant performance at the plate were the catalysts for their comeback victory, turning an early deficit into a commanding win. His two long balls accounted for seven of Chicago's ten runs. The Chicago Cubs now stand at 66-49, while the New York Mets fall to 48-67.