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Dansby Swanson’s Historic Doubleheader Propels Cubs Past Mets
6/25/2026, 8:28:34 AM
Swanson’s Historic Doubleheader
On June 24, 2026, the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets played a doubleheader at Citi Field. Swanson hit a three-run homer and a grand slam in the 10-3 opener, then added a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs in the 10-5 nightcap, completing a sweep.
Slump to Surge
Before the series Swanson was hitting .178 with 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games. In the three Mets games he raised his average to .202, posted a .688 OPS and drove in 15 RBIs, including three homers.
Numbers That Matter
Swanson’s 11 RBIs in the doubleheader set a Cubs franchise record, surpassing Ron Santo’s 10-RBI game and tying for the third-most in MLB doubleheader history. His 15 RBIs in the three-game span are a Chicago record for a series of four or fewer games since 1920 and a Chicago player record in any series since Kiki Cuyler’s 15 in 1932.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Swanson’s RBI total for the three-game span. News4Jax and the Chicago Tribune report 15 RBIs, while a tweet cited by Heavy.com lists 13 RBIs. No consensus is provided.
Impact on Teams
Swanson’s surge lifted Chicago to five games over .500, its first such standing since May 30, and fueled an eight-win run in the last 11 games. For New York, the doubleheader extended a five-game losing streak, left the Mets 12 games under .500 and nine games out of the NL third wild-card, with six defensive errors compounding the loss. The Cubs’ bottom of the order—Nico Hoerner, Pedro Ramirez, Carson Kelly and Swanson—produced all 10 runs in the nightcap.
Official Statements & Responses
Swanson called the day a dream and thanked fans. Manager Craig Counsell said the surge shows the team’s peaks and valleys and urged seizing hot days. Hoerner stressed process and consistency.
Criticism & Opposition
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza labeled the performance embarrassing and the defense unacceptable. Shortstop Francisco Lindor pledged the team will improve.
Verbatim Quotes
“A dream come true, just being able to have your name next to those guys,” — Dansby Swanson, Cubs shortstop
“I couldn’t tell you a game that I’ve had like this,” — Dansby Swanson, Cubs shortstop
“The whole day — the two losses — but just the way we played overall. That last game, unacceptable. Obviously, everybody’s pissed. Everybody’s frustrated.” — Carlos Mendoza, Mets manager
“You say process, process, process and stick to it, but every player is aware of how they’re producing and helping the team,” — Nico Hoerner, Cubs second baseman
What’s Next
Cubs start Thursday with left-hander Matthew Boyd; Mets aim to rebound against Freddy Peralta.