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Mets Clinch Wild Card Lead with 8-5 Win Over Cubs

9/26/2025

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Summary

Mets Maintain Wild Card

The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on September 25, 2025, to preserve NL Wild Card lead.
Lindor and Baty homered; Baty added a three-run shot for 6-0 edge.
McLean struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings, but allowed five runs, ERA 2.06.
Suzuki homered twice for the Cubs, trimming the deficit in the sixth; Mets head to Miami.

Summary

Mets Rally Offensively

Brett Baty's three-run homer in the fourth highlighted the Mets' offense, with Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens contributing, signaling momentum before the Miami series.
Carlos Mendoza credited the bullpen for 3.2 scoreless innings, including a save by Edwin Diaz.
Francisco Lindor is on pace for a historic 30/30 season, adding depth to the Mets' lineup.

History

Historical Context

The New York Mets' 1969 World Series victory marked a pivotal moment in franchise history, as they finished the season with a 100-62 record. This turnaround established the Mets as a competitive force in Major League Baseball. Today, players like Brett Baty and Francisco Lindor are driving a similar resurgence, maintaining the team's NL Wild Card lead and setting the stage for a promising postseason.

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Mets Maintain Wild Card

The New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on September 25, 2025, to preserve NL Wild Card lead.
Lindor and Baty homered; Baty added a three-run shot for 6-0 edge.
McLean struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings, but allowed five runs, ERA 2.06.
Suzuki homered twice for the Cubs, trimming the deficit in the sixth; Mets head to Miami.

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