Cubs Beat Mets 2-1 in 10th; Mets Drop 11th

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a dramatic 2-1 win over the New York Mets. Nico Hoerner’s sacrifice fly in the 10th, off Craig Kimbrel, capped the comeback.

Michael Conforto’s pinch-hit RBI double tied things up in the ninth. Chicago then manufactured a run in extras, taking advantage as New York stumbled late.

This game really felt like a tense weekend showdown. Every pitch, every move—there was no room for error in this series finale.

Late-inning drama defines Cubs-Mets showdown

The Mets clawed back in the ninth, refusing to go quietly even with their offense in a funk. Chicago leaned on its bullpen and some heads-up base running in the 10th.

The Cubs saw their chance and didn’t let it slip away.

Conforto’s ninth-inning clutch to force extras

Michael Conforto came through with a pinch-hit RBI double off Devin Williams. That shot tied the game at 1-1 and gave the Mets a jolt heading into the last frame.

It was a big moment for New York, keeping their hopes alive just when things looked grim.

Bullpen dynamics and the win in extras

The Cubs’ late-game plan leaned hard on their bullpen. They took full advantage of the automatic runner rule in the 10th, pushing across what turned out to be the winning run.

From there, Chicago’s relievers locked things down as the Mets just couldn’t answer back.

Thielbar seals the deal; Kimbrel suffers the setback

Caleb Thielbar earned the win with a clean 10th, keeping Chicago’s energy up. Craig Kimbrel ended up with the loss after giving up the lead in extras.

For New York, Tobias Myers opened the game and David Peterson tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief. The Mets really tried to mix and match in a tight contest.

Mets’ skid and the offense drought

The loss stretched New York’s skid to 11 straight, their longest since 2004. They’ve been outscored 62-19 during this rough patch.

Even with six hits on Sunday, the Mets just can’t seem to find a rhythm. Runs are at a premium right now, especially in April.

April numbers and the ongoing offense puzzle

After 17 April games, New York’s averaging only 2.9 runs per contest. The offense just hasn’t clicked, which puts a lot of stress on the pitching staff.

Sunday’s ending? Just another reminder of how tough it is to win when you’re not scoring much.

Looking ahead: schedules and series momentum

The Cubs snagged a win and now eye a chance to keep their streak alive. They’ll hand the ball to Colin Rea on Monday as they open a new series against Philadelphia.

The Mets have a nine-game homestand kicking off Tuesday. Nolan McLean gets the start against the Minnesota Twins, and honestly, the Mets really need to find some spark in their lineup soon.

• Conforto’s ninth-inning RBI double off Devin Williams tied things up for the Mets.
• Dansby Swanson fouled off two bunt tries and then struck out in the ninth before Hoerner’s final at-bat.
• Nico Hoerner’s 10th-inning sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel brought in Pete Crow-Armstrong for the go-ahead run.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong started the 10th on second as the automatic runner and scored on a Kimbrel wild pitch.
• Caleb Thielbar threw a scoreless 10th and got the win; Kimbrel took the loss.
• MJ Melendez hit New York’s only homer, his first since coming back up from Triple-A Syracuse.

 
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