시카고 컵스가 리글리 필드에서 뉴욕 메츠를 상대로 연장 10회 접전 끝에 2-1 승리를 거두며 3연전 스윕과 함께 5연승을 질주했다. 피트 크로우-암스트롱은 폭투로 3루까지 진루한 뒤 니코 호너의 희생플라이 때 결승점을 올렸다. 이번 패배로 메츠는 2004년 이후 가장 긴 11연패의 늪에 빠졌다.
바람이 많이 부는 리글리 필드의 오후, 시카고 투수진은 8회까지 득점권에서 단 1안타에 그친 타선을 대신해 메츠 타선을 1점으로 꽁꽁 묶었다. 트리플A 아이오와에서 콜업된 선발 하비에르 아사드는 5 2/3이닝 동안 호투를 펼쳤다. 이후 등판한 제이콥 웹, 라일리 마틴, 코빈 마틴은 경기 후반 메츠 타선을 무실점으로 막아내며 극적인 결승타의 발판을 마련했다. 크레이그 카운셀 컵스 감독은 "오늘 경기의 핵심은 투수력이었다. 우리 투수들이 매우 잘 던져주었다. 선수들이 자랑스럽다"고 소감을 밝혔다.
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The New York Mets suffered their 10th consecutive defeat, falling 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly delivered a three-run homer in the sixth inning off Brooks Raley, breaking a 1-1 tie. New York, now 7-14 with baseball's worst record, matched its worst 21-game start since 1983.
The New York Mets dropped their ninth consecutive game, losing 12-4 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. During the streak, the Mets have been outscored 56-16, averaging a deficit of 4.44 runs per game. This marks their longest losing skid since 2004.
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The Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, securing their first season-opening series win since 2018. Alex Bregman hit his first two home runs as a Cub, but Joey Wiemer set a franchise record by reaching base in his first eight plate appearances. The victory came despite late rallies from Chicago.
The Cincinnati Reds overcame a late deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 in 10 innings on Sunday at Target Field, completing a three-game sweep. The victory improved the Reds' record to 14-8, their best start since 2006, and boosted their road mark to 8-2. Key contributions came from struggling hitters TJ Friedl and Rece Hinds amid defensive miscues by Minnesota.
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The Detroit Tigers rallied for a 10-9 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, completing a three-game sweep. Colt Keith delivered the game-winning single after Riley Greene's tying two-run double in the ninth. The victory capped a perfect six-game homestand for Detroit.
The Cincinnati Reds secured their first victory of the 2026 season with a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox in 11 innings at Great American Ball Park. Dane Myers delivered a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 11th. The game drew attention for home plate umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had six calls overturned by the ABS challenge system.
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The Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings at PNC Park on Thursday, splitting a four-game series. James Wood drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single, and Orlando Ribalta secured his first career save. The win improved the Nationals to 5-2 on their road trip.