Cubs and Mets Clash in Decisive Series Finale
Both teams, hovering around .500, vie for a crucial win as pitching aces take the mound.
- The Cubs will rely on Javier Assad, boasting a 2.75 ERA, for the final game.
- The Mets counter with David Peterson, who has a 3-0 record this season.
- Chicago has a slight edge at home with a 22-17 record at Wrigley Field.
- New York's recent surge has seen them win 14 of their last 19 games.
- The series is tied 1-1, making this game pivotal for both teams' playoff hopes.
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