Cubs Stumble as Mets' Bats Catch Fire in Chicago

The Chicago Cubs, with a record of 36-40, faced off against the New York Mets, who came into the game with a 36-38 record. The final score was 11-1 in favor of the Mets.

From the outset, the Cubs struggled to contain the Mets' offense. The visiting team opened strongly, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding another three in the second. Their relentless attack continued with one run in the third and a massive four runs in the fourth inning. Despite their efforts to rally back, the Cubs managed only one run early on and couldn't capitalize further as their bats remained quiet throughout most of the game.

The Cubs' performance at bat was underwhelming. They accumulated six hits but failed to convert these opportunities into runs, leaving nine runners on base. Their hitting statistics reflected a challenging day at Wrigley Field; they had an average of .182 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .27. Despite having seven chances with runners in scoring position (RISP), they succeeded only once.

On defense, however, there were some positives for The Cubs. They committed no errors throughout nine innings and demonstrated solid fielding capabilities with a perfect fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0 based on 40 total chances (TC). This defensive effort included two double plays which helped prevent further scores by The Mets.

The pitching staff for The Cubs had a tough outing against a strong New York lineup that seemed unstoppable at times. Overall, they allowed eleven earned runs from fourteen hits including three home runs that significantly contributed to The Mets’ commanding lead early on.

Looking ahead, fans can catch The Chicago Cubs as they host The San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field on June 19th at 1:20 PM local time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on NBCS-BA for those unable to attend in person but still wishing to support their team from afar.