The New York Mets are set to face the Chicago Cubs in a key matchup on Sunday at 2:20 p.m. EDT in Chicago. This game comes as the Mets aim to end a challenging five-game road losing streak.
Mets and Cubs: A Current Overview
The Mets currently hold a record of 7 wins and 14 losses, placing them last in the NL East. Meanwhile, the Cubs, with an 11-9 record, sit in the same position in the NL Central.
Match Details:
- Location: Chicago
- Date: Sunday
- Time: 2:20 p.m. EDT
- Line: Cubs -132, Mets +112
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Pitching Probables
The pitching match will feature:
- Mets: Tobias Myers (0-1, 3.46 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 9 strikeouts)
- Cubs: Javier Assad (1-1, 8.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 6 strikeouts)
Performance Trends
Recent performances of both teams highlight significant contrasts.
- Cubs: 7 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 games, with a .299 batting average and a team ERA of 3.76. They have outscored opponents by 28 runs.
- Mets: On a disappointing 10-game skid, the Mets have yet to secure a win, achieving only a .203 batting average, with a 6.25 ERA and being outscored by 42 runs.
Player Highlights
Key players for the Cubs include:
- Carson Kelly: 3 doubles, 2 home runs
- Nico Hoerner: 17 hits in the last 10 games, including 3 home runs
For the Mets:
- Francisco Alvarez: Leads the team with a .273 batting average, including 4 home runs and 5 RBIs.
- Francisco Lindor: Contributed 11 hits in the last 10 games, with 1 home run.
Injury Updates
Injuries are impacting both teams:
Cubs Injuries:
- Cade Horton: 60-Day IL (forearm)
- Matthew Boyd: 15-Day IL (biceps)
- Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Additional players on IL for various injuries.
Mets Injuries:
- Jorge Polanco: 10-Day IL (wrist)
- Jared Young: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Juan Soto: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Additional players on IL for various injuries.
As the Mets go head-to-head with the Cubs, both teams seek to shift their trajectories in this encounter. The Mets will look to break their streak, while the Cubs aim to fortify their standing in the division.
