The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 44-37 record after finishing a perfect series in New York. Over the last 24 hours, the team completed a four-game sweep of the Mets with a dramatic extra-innings victory. They acquired starting pitcher David Peterson in a trade to address a depleted rotation.
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MLB Game Recap
The Cubs defeated the New York Mets 4-3 in 10 innings at Citi Field. This victory finalized their first season sweep of the Mets since 2021. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd returned from the injured list to toss 4.2 scoreless innings. He allowed 4 hits, 4 walks, and struck out 4 batters. He left with the game tied. The Cubs then capitalized on multiple Mets errors to take a 3-0 lead in the sixth. Although the bullpen surrendered the lead in the late innings, the turning point arrived in the 10th inning. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking RBI double. Trent Thornton then secured the win with a scoreless frame.
Standout Performer
Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs’ offense, going 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, and one run scored. His primary impact came in the top of the 10th inning. He laced a clutch RBI double to right field off Brooks Raley. This hit drove in the winning run. Crow-Armstrong is described by teammates as the “heartbeat.” They call him the “spark plug” of the club. He is a key factor in the Cubs’ recent success. He contributes through both his offensive production. His high-energy play also makes a difference.
Key News & Notes
The Cubs bolstered their starting rotation by trading infielder Cole Mathis to the Mets for left-hander David Peterson (6.09 ERA). This move comes as manager Craig Counsell provided a concerning update on Ben Brown. He was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his neck. This condition will require at least a month of limited activity. The team placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day IL with a left hamstring strain. They activated Matthew Boyd from the IL. To clear roster space, they designated Yosver Zulueta for assignment.
Farm Report
- Triple-A Iowa: James Triantos went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a 15-1 loss to the Buffalo Bisons. Triantos’ RBI single provided the lone run for an Iowa squad that surrendered 15 runs on 14 hits.
- Double-A Knoxville: Hayden Cantrelle finished 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in a 5-1 win over the Birmingham Barons. Cantrelle’s multi-hit effort supported a dominant six-inning scoreless start from Netz.
- High-A South Bend: Jose Escobar went 1-for-4 with a double. He had an RBI in an 8-1 loss to the Quad Cities River Bandits. Escobar’s fifth-inning double drove in the only run for South Bend. They managed just four hits in the game.
- Single-A Myrtle Beach: Alexis Hernandez went 3-for-5 with two doubles. He had two RBIs in a 5-4 win over the Salem RidgeYaks. Hernandez delivered the game-winning RBI double in the top of the ninth to seal the Pelicans’ victory.
- ACL Cubs: Silva went 2-for-4 with a home run. He had three RBIs and two stolen bases. However, this effort resulted in a 7-5 loss to the ACL Brewers. Silva’s all-around performance was not enough to overcome a middle-inning surge by the Brewers’ offense.
Looking Ahead
The Cubs travel to Milwaukee on Friday to start a series against the Brewers. Colin Rea (5-5, 4.99 ERA) is the probable starter for Chicago, facing off against Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski (8-3, 1.45 ERA).
Cubs are flying high after the sweep. However, the mounting rotation injuries are starting to feel like a house of cards.
