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Francisco Lindor’s Late Homer Secures Mets Series Win Over Cubs

The Mets edged the Cubs 6-2 in the series finale, while top Cubs prospect Cade Horton impressed in his MLB debut during Saturday’s narrow Chicago victory.

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New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill, center, reacts as Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson, right, runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Overview

  • Francisco Lindor hit a decisive go-ahead home run in the eighth inning of Sunday’s game, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Cubs and a 2-1 series win.
  • Cade Horton, the Cubs’ top pitching prospect, made his MLB debut on Saturday, striking out five over four innings of relief and earning the win in Chicago’s 6-5 victory.
  • Despite Brett Baty’s two home runs and five RBIs on Saturday, the Mets fell short due to missed scoring opportunities and inconsistent pitching from Tylor Megill.
  • The Cubs employed an opener strategy with Brad Keller before Horton’s debut, illustrating evolving pitching management trends in MLB.
  • The Mets improved to 15-4 at home after Sunday’s win, while the Cubs have dropped four of their last five games.