The New York Mets took on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 25, 2025. The Mets won the game 8-5. Nolan McLean was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 4-1 with a 1.27 ERA.

Francisco Lindor and Brett Baty each hit home runs for the Mets. Lindor went 1-for-4, with a home run and an RBI. Baty had a strong performance, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, helping the Mets improve to a record of 81-77.

The Mets started strong with two runs in the first inning. They added another run in the third. In the fourth inning, the Mets scored three more runs, making it 6-0. The Cubs got on the board in the fourth with one run. They added another run in the fifth. In the sixth inning, the Mets scored two more runs. The Cubs responded with three runs in their half of the sixth, bringing the score to 8-5. The game stayed scoreless after that, and the Mets held on for the win.

Francisco Lindor played a key role for the Mets with a home run and one RBI. He also scored two runs, contributing to the team’s victory. Brett Baty had a strong performance as well, hitting a home run and driving in three runs.

Brandon Nimmo made an impact with three hits and one RBI. Taylor added two hits and drove in two runs. On the pitching side, Nolan McLean earned the win for the Mets. He pitched 5.33 innings, striking out 11 batters.

For the Cubs, Seiya Suzuki stood out with a powerful performance, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. Dansby Swanson also contributed with a home run and one RBI. Shota Imanaga took the loss for the Cubs, allowing eight runs over 5.67 innings.

What’s Next

The Mets’ win over the Cubs moves them to a record of 81-77. They are currently in 2nd place in the East. This victory helps them stay competitive in their division. The Mets will need to keep up this momentum to finish the season strong. For the Cubs, the loss drops their record to 89-69. They remain in 2nd place in the Central. The game was important as the Cubs aim to maintain their position in the standings. Both teams have a few more games left to secure their spots in their respective divisions.

The New York Mets will start a new series against the Miami Marlins. They will play at loanDepot Park. The first game is on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 7:10 PM. The games will continue on Saturday and Sunday at different times.

The Chicago Cubs will remain at Wrigley Field for a new series with the St. Louis Cardinals. The first game is set for Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2:20 PM. The series will continue through the weekend with games on Saturday and Sunday. Probable starters for these games are not yet announced.

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