Mets Defeat Cubs 7-2 in Home Series Opener, Powered by Four Home Runs
The New York Mets started their home series against the Chicago Cubs with a dominant 7-2 victory on Friday, May 9, 2025. The game, played at Citi Field, featured a strong offensive performance highlighted by home runs from Francisco Lindor, Brett Baty, Jeff McNeil, and Juan Soto.
Clay Holmes earned the win for the Mets, while Jameson Taillon took the loss for the Cubs. The game, which lasted 2 hours and 49 minutes, drew an attendance of 41,243 enthusiastic fans.
Game Highlights
The Mets wasted no time in establishing their lead, with Francisco Lindor hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning. This was followed by solo home runs from Brett Baty and Jeff McNeil in the second, giving the Mets an early 3-0 advantage.
Francisco Lindor's leadoff homer (8)
The Cubs responded in the fourth inning when Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run, but the Mets quickly regained control. Juan Soto answered with his own solo shot in the bottom of the fourth, extending the Mets' lead to 6-1.
Juan Soto's solo homer (8)
In the bottom of the eighth, Soto contributed further by singling to center field, driving in Lindor and increasing the Mets' lead to 7-1. Michael Busch added a late home run for the Cubs in the ninth, but it was not enough to mount a comeback.
Michael Busch's solo homer (7)
Key Plays and Moments
- Francisco Lindor's Leadoff Homer: Lindor set the tone early with a powerful home run to right-center field.
- Brett Baty's Solo Shot: Baty's home run in the second inning further solidified the Mets' lead.
- Jeff McNeil's Homer: McNeil's contribution added to the early offensive surge.
- Dansby Swanson's Error: A throwing error by Cubs' shortstop Dansby Swanson in the third inning allowed two runs to score, extending the Mets' lead.
- Juan Soto's Performance: Besides his home run, Soto also had an RBI single, showcasing his all-around offensive capabilities.
Game Statistics
Here's a detailed look at the game statistics:
Line Score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | LOB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| NYM | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
Batting
| NYM Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | BA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindor - SS | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .297 |
| Soto, J - RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .268 |
| Alonso - 1B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .324 |
| Nimmo - LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .214 |
| Alvarez, F - C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .308 |
| Baty - 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .210 |
| Acuña - 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .293 |
| McNeil - DH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .237 |
| Vientos - DH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .219 |
| Taylor, T - CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .243 |
| CHC Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | BA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happ - LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .269 |
| Tucker - RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .283 |
| Suzuki - DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .245 |
| Busch - 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .258 |
| Kelly, C - C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Bruján - PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |